Alcohol for Automobiles May Foreshadow Fuel Substitutes
Henry Ford cites laboratory experiments showing alcohol can replace gasoline in engines, produced cheaply from cornstocks and other crops. He notes safety and odor advantages and suggests breweries could pivot to commercial alcohol, potentially easing petroleum dependence amid supplies fears. A second item reports J. W. Hitchens killing his wife then himself in Goldfield, jealousy cited. both died.
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Henry Ford
Ford
Goldfield
J. W. Hitchens
Tonopah
Principal Durrell Injured in Auto Collision
Professor Durrell principal of Wells High School suffered serious injuries after a car driven by a friend struck him in the middle of the street. He sustained a broken collar bone a dislocated right hip and a badly injured back.
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Durrell
the Wells High School
War on jackrabbits reported at Bliss ranches
F J Button arrives in Winnemucca for Thanksgiving and describes a campaign to exterminate jackrabbits on Bliss ranches. About 800 rabbits have been killed at Bullhead and North Fork yards using wire netting traps and entry points, aided by a Government man. Rabbits are culled with pitchforks and clubs, with poison also employed.
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Winnemucca
F. J. Button
Bliss Ranches
Mr. Button
Bullhead
North Fork
Button
Plan to open three Dead Letter Offices in 1917
The Postal Service will establish Dead Letter Offices in San Francisco New York City and Chicago effective January 1 1917. San Francisco will handle Western states New York City will serve New York State and New England states Chicago will cover Illinois Minnesota North and South Dakota Wisconsin Kansas Nebraska Iowa Missouri and Michigan. The Washington office will manage South and Eastern states outside New York jurisdiction.
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San Francisco
Washington
Postal Service
New York City
Chicago
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Missouri
Michigan
New York State
New England
New York
Prices Will Fall, Nevada Editor Warns of Market Drop
A Nevada press commentary predicts a future decline in prices, cautioning readers that current highs are unsustainable. The piece urges prudent conduct and notes many price increases lack justification, calling the rise a mania that may reverse suddenly.
Subscriptions Solicited by Nevada Agent in 1916
Edward Skillman Jr of Eureka Nevada announces he is an agent for the Ladies Home Journal Saturday Evening Post and The Country Gentleman. He will receive commissions on all subscriptions sent to Curtis Publishing Company and requests new subscriptions and renewals be placed through him. November 25, 1916.
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Eureka
Ladies Home Journal
Saturday Evening Post
The
Country Gentleman
Curtis Publishing Company
Edward Skillman
Nevada
Let Us Be Thankful For Peace Editorial Stance
The piece contrasts American peace with European conscription noting German French British and Russian youths entering war. It honors young men serving and reflects on the costs of war while urging gratitude for peace and condemning elders’ errors that lead to conflict.
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Tonopah
Europe
Germany
France
Great Britain
Russia
Liege
Schwab’s Maxims for Success from St Louis
Charles M Schwab, famed steel magnate, offered maxims for success. Be bold and take reasonable risks. The workshop boy and university student have equal chances. A pleasing personality, gentlemanly conduct, honesty, and integrity are essential. Hold your head high, money is not success, and errors are forgivable once but not twice.
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Charles M. Schwab
St. Louis
Ely Merchants Form Nevada Credit Association
Ely merchants have formed a permanent organization named the Nevada Credit Association to protect members from losses from unpaid bills and extend credit wisely. The group aims to reduce the cost of living by shielding the community from abuses that credit practices can cause.
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Ely Merchants Farm Association
Ely Merchants
Nevada Credit Association
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Bentinel
Bliss
Humboldt County
Goldfield Tribune
the Brown Hotel
Main
Eureka, Nevada
Station Touring Club of America
Daniel, Morrison
Henderson Banking Company
Elko, Nevada
Joan Henperson
Havpgen Henperson
L. O. Hexperson
Lampert Hexperson
Asst
Schesline Banking & Trust Co
General Banking
Trust Company
Business Exchange
Savings Department
Sankt
Mucn
United States Federal Reserve Bank
U. S. Postal Savings Depository
First National Bank
Hblico
A. E. Enesatt
O. F. Wittiass
J. A. Szws1
E. E. Exxon
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