Local Briefs Highlight Travel and Community Notes
Local briefs report J B Biale departing on a business trip by Fri Gay’s train to Biko, Mrs. Thomas Plummer’s return from California, and Dave planning a stay in Bu raka through the winter. Bert Anderson offers shoe repairs and upholstery work in Bu raka. Florio reports heavy snow in southern counties for sheep and abundant white sage. Josey returns from San Francisco. Kitchen returns from UC Berkeley to spend holidays at Baby Hill. James Mann travels to Salt Lake City for the State Teachers Institute starting next Monday. George Winters, now living in Carbondale, Colo, named Under Sheriff by H C Jessup, who takes office Jan 5. The Nob Hill Fire Company’s masquerade at the new pavilion marks a New Year’s Eve celebration. Plans for a new dwelling on J B Rebsleau’s north Eureka lot proceed. housing interest grows. Eureka schools closed for two-week vacation with visitors noting art display by students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Biale
Fri Gay
Biko
Thomas Plummer
California
Reno
Dave
Buraka
Bert Anderson
Sentinel
A. ©. Florio
Duckwater
J. B. Josey
San Francisco
Margaret Kitchen
University of California At Berkeley
Baby Hill
Hureks
James Mann
Hare
Salt Lake City
State Teachers’ Institute
George Winters
Eureka
Carbondale
Colorado
Sherif
Sherif-Fleet
H. C. Jessup
Nob Hill Fire Company
Dempsey Knocks Out Brennan in One Round at Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden, New York, Dec 14. Jack Dempsey remains world heavyweight champion after a first round knockout of Bill Brennan. Brennan surprised early, contesting even into rounds two and three, but Dempsey's famous one two and a final left hook finished it in 1 minute 49 seconds of the twelfth. The bout drew record indoor receipts of about 209,862.50 with taxes and promoter estimates suggesting substantial profits despite deductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Square Garden
New York
Jack Dempsey
Bill Brennan
Dempsey
Dem
Brennan
Bill’ Brennan
John B. Haukop
Ora
Dempsay
Ralish
Jack
Stephen
Haymaker
Bresnan
Dempesy
Utah
California Kick in a Los Angeles Park
A fragment describes a police sting in a Los Angeles park where a man attempts a drugstore shoe-selling scheme. The writer notes the suspect’s sincerity by his dark mustache as he negotiates a drink. The piece ends with a cryptic line about staying between trains and a subscription plug for Geminal-12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Los Onglese Park
Chicago Tribune
Uncle Sam to Aid in Figuring Income Taxes
Washington announces that Internal Revenue Service officers will assist taxpayers in preparing correct returns. Commissioner Williams says staff will isolate taxpayers and answer questions on exemptions and income. Facts for calendar year 1920 used. requirements for 1919 identical. taxpayers urged to begin arranging reports now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Internal Revenue
Williams
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Nevada Mining Outlook Says Future Bright for Copper
Nevada mining supporters assure a postwar recovery with copper demand revival. They cite new mills planned at Comstock and Candelaria, a Simon mine flotation mill, Eureka pilot plant, and a Wabuska smelter revival. Capital remains eager for profitable ventures despite current oversupply and rail costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Ameliera
Candelaria
Simon
Eureka
Wabuska
Europe
Rati
Novel three story bedstead saves space in bunk setups
Portable wooden bedsteads collapse into five parts for easy shipment and storage. The three story design stacks three beds one above another with wire spring frames and mattress slots at each tier. Ideal for camps, apartments, steamers or other crowded spaces. The piece concludes with a folk proverb and a remark on ragtime.
Higher prices for furs next season in Nevada reports
Trapper Dave McB Roee predicts rising fur prices as furs grow scarcer and trapping hours shrink. He recalls mispriced pelts, a mink misclassification incident, and warns buyers inflate value while wildlife shifts geography. Rose describes a dam destroying colony otter and wolf sightings near Winnemucca, with Elko County singled out as prime trapping country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnemaces
Dave McB. Roee
Beny
Rose
Nevada
Elko County
Owyhee River
Humboldts
Winnemucca
Sierras
Jackson Mountains
Pine Forest Range
Silver State Range
Thecker
National Forest Grazing Fees Debate Echoes Policy Concerns
In a just published annual report to the President Secretary Meredith defends current grazing fees for National Forests. He notes fees doubled since 1915 to align with private land rents while leases run to 1923. He warns abrupt rises could hurt stability of the forest livestock industry amid changing markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Forests
Ear
B. T. Meredith
Congress
Department
Reclamation and western land policy urged in tribune
The Galt Lake Tribune argues for a strict national economy plus proactive reclamation policy. It urges competent western leadership in Interior and land offices to develop desert and swamp lands through irrigation and drainage, creating homes for veterans and boosting federal revenue, while noting eastern states resist such expenditures. The piece contends reclamation benefits the nation and should be shared across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galt Lake Tribune
Congress
Interior Department
General Land Office
United States Treasury
New York
Franklin K. Lane
Interior
Gold Hill miners approve new wage scale after conference
After a three day conference in Gold Hill district, miners and operators signed a six month wage agreement. Workers will receive five fifty per day for miners and five twenty five for muckers and pump men. If living conditions warrant a 50 cent reduction after six months, the clause allows it. Governor Boyle’s office facilitated the meeting with union representation and mine operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gold Hi
Virginia City Chronicle
Muckers
Sie
Frank Ingham
J. McCluskey
American Federation of Labor
Boyle
Gold Hill
Free wool storage by Western Pacific and Southern Pacific
Railroads Western Pacific and Southern Pacific arrange two months free storage for wool shipments to ease handling costs in a declining market. The move aims to cut expenses for wool producers and shippers amid softer prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Pacific
Southern Pacific
Federal Grand Jury Indicts 72 In Carson Session
The United States grand jury reported seventy two true bills at Carson after 4 PM on Saturday, with 91 cases considered that day. Over three days 108 cases were reviewed, with 19 charges ignored. Many indicted face arrest later. few were bonded. The piece notes a contrast between workers in eight hours of honest labor and loafers who will have to scratch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Grand Jury
Carson
U. S
Carson News
Delinquent Tax Notice for Tenabo M. & M. Co. mines
Nevada Eureka County issues a delinquent tax notice listing Tenabo M. and M. Co. patented mines and assorted properties with total assessed value of 18000 dollars and total tax 397.90 dollars. County Auditor Edgar Eather warns that nonpayment within twenty days from December 18, 1926 publication will trigger collection actions by the District Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenabio M. & M. Co
Arctic
Idaho
Tenabo
St. Louis
Tenabo M. & M. Co
Eureka County
Nevada
Sesseeverers
Eureka
Edgar Eather
State of
KH. McCharl
Annual Meeting Notice of Farmers and Merchants Bank Ku reka
The Annual Meeting of the Farmers and Merchants Natal Bank of Ku reka Nevada will be held on January 11 at 8 p m at the bank building on Malm Street Burcks Nevada C 4 Travers cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Merchants Natal Bank
Kureka
Nevada
Bank
Malm Street
Burcks
Travers
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Eureka Sentinel
FT & Seiliman
J. B. Rebsleau
City
Uncle Sam
National Forest
Federal Grand Jury
Eereke County
Swin Chester
Winchester
Pale Ie
B. J. Anderson
Esther & Flavin
District Court of the Third Judicial Metrier
County of
Vo. H. Ary
Ve. Eugene Davin
Nobihill Fire CO
J.B. McNaughtos
Abe Laird
Dave Morrie
Belk Lake
West Temple
Antlers
Powell
Geary
Goodtrient
Francie
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!