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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1920
Page
4
The Sentinel wishes readers a Merry Christmas with good cheer. Two feet of snow blankets mountains hills and valleys in Eureka area signaling a white Christmas.
The Carson Appeal condemns the Santa Rosa lynching and urges Nevada to end the indeterminate sentence law. It argues for straight sentences with good behavior credits, criticizes parole delays for murderers, and warns that continued releases risk public safety and state reputation.
The San Francisco trial reports the conviction of Brolaski and an associate on conspiracy to violate the Federal prohibition law. The ruling underscores federal reach and signals that lawbreakers will face serious consequences. The article emphasizes Uncle Sam as stronger than localized sentiment and urges awakening to the reach of statutes.
Effective today and for an indeterminate period, workers at the Newbern Iron Works & Supply Company in Newbern North Carolina will receive all profits above operating costs. The agreement follows a wage reduction dispute and allows employees to operate the plant and share profits.
The privately owned aircraft of Senator Matt Penrose is operated as a joy ship over the Mason valley with two expert aviators piloting. Trips are offered at a set price with flights to Reno and other points, and the Senator has piloted the machine himself on occasions.
A brief exchange notes a buyer wanting to inspect wheat in the barn, but a farmer replies his crew has waxed the floor for a weekly dance. The odd detail hints at a rural scene with local quirks and miscommunication.
Nevada legislative committee meeting, led by A B Cheney and George Thatcher, heard Noteware claim state costs rose with little gain, urging cuts in highways and tax commissions. Senators and judges debated budgets and independent oversight to curb soaring salaries and construction costs.
William Barthman of Maiden Lane New York offers insight into how engagement and wedding purchases reveal couples’ dynamics. He notes price tensions, gift patterns, and shifting priorities from courtship to home making, with a predicted sales slump not yet visible.
The Wisconsin State Historical Society prepares a history of nineteenth century Mormons in Illinois and Wisconsin. It covers Joseph Smith’s death in 1844, James J Strang’s leadership, the holy city at Voree, Bever Island in Lake Michigan, and the destruction of Strang’s church when followers dispersed and deported to Chicago and Milwaukee leaving under two hundred adherents.
The United States pumped about 40 million barrels of oil in October, up 60 million from October 1919, setting a fresh production record.
A Minneapolis Tribune quip jokes about a group of stenographers with red hair as a symbol of efficiency. The line suggests workers can be both diligent and relaxed, implying a lighter view of labor.
Nye County farmers protest highway department efforts on the Walker Lake road claiming costs are unaffordable and warn the lake could dry up before completion.
French and Royal Bread fresh twice weekly home made bread and ice cream available. Fresh cakes cookies doughnuts and snails from Elko every Saturday. Candy cigars cigarettes and soft drinks sold. Mrs Kate Tognoni proprietor Main Street Eureka Nevada.
A. W. Brabham submitted four colored cotton samples to Savannah Cotton Exchange light brown dark brown dark green and a possible light green He expects more hues as his garden cotton matures and aims to breed black cotton via crossbreeding with seeds from Delhi He notes Luther Burbank claimed a million dollars for black cotton and believes he can do it cheaper through continued experiments.
Nevada reports potatoes at Yerington bringing 37.50 per ton with several carloads sold. One firm contracted for 15 car loads at that price. The Alfalfa Association of Fallon forms to press a standard price for the day.
Charles W. B. Young a Winnemucca railway engineer visiting Reno for the State Shriners conclave was killed Saturday afternoon when his auto rear ended a large truck on the Reno Sparks road. He was thrown from the car, found unconscious, and died at the hospital from a broken neck in the impact.
Senator Key Pittman declares in a Tonopah Times letter that Hearst papers are attacking the Pittman Act and that plans exist to block their efforts. He cites a message from Benjamin Strong praising the Act and warns silver supporters not to fear, saying they will be blocked from repeal attempts.
Co B Lakeman general manager announces wage cuts at Ely Nevada Copper Company effective January 1 1921 due to unsatisfactory copper market. Craftsmen foremen lose 125 per eight hour shift while higher paid workers drop 100 per shift and those under 525 lose 85 cents per shift with salaried staff also cut proportionally.
Goldfield Consolidated Mining Company holdings returned to Wingfield interests after a year under bond to Goldfield Development. EB A Julian, Wingfield consulting engineer, in Goldfield to take over the properties. No public reason given for lease and purchase transfer.
Fragment from a Life magazine item shows a speaker asking Mandy to help clean house. Mandy declines citing a social restriction of the Folded Hands association. The text reflects a humorous or satirical tone on social obligations.
John H. Defrees, president of the U S Chamber of Commerce, predicts a six week path from deflation to an upturn in general business. He cites wage reductions and fair distribution of profits among labor management and capital as factors shaping a return to normal conditions. He notes many sectors face losses and ongoing demand shortfalls under the present inertia.
Washington reports the revival of the historic inaugural ball as a feature of President elect Harding s inauguration next March 4. The event was previously dropped during Wilson era but is now confirmed by the Washington committee. It will mark the first society appearance of the new president and the first lady.
After years of surveys by state and federal engineers a conference of Lincoln Highway Association, U S Bureau of Roads and Nevada Highway Commission leaders has chosen the Austin to Campbell creek route over Carroll summit and a natural pass to Eastgate. With funds available a working survey will begin next season and contracts for grading will be let. The completed section will close the last major gap on the Lincoln Highway and ease final connections to Fallon and Westgate.
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