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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1914
Page
2
The piece rails at Senators who speak only when they have something to say and urges clearer plain language. It also discusses Elko County tax opposition to new valuations and forms, citing the Elko Free Press on costs and personnel, and ends with a quirky Lincoln anecdote and a plug for Sativa.
State and local items note Leonard B Fowler of Reno entering the race for the Democratic nomination to Congress. Other brief notes mention Winnemaca free delivery efforts, mining, appointive posts, and social changes across Nevada communities.
The introduction of Sudan grass shows marked success in the United States but seed supply is limited due to drought. Some seed growers seek high prices, though the grass has been widely distributed by the Department of Agriculture for two years. Large quantities will be available soon, and farmers should avoid paying $1 to $1.50 per pound except for small quantities for own seed next year.
President Wilson has started a policy granting the privilege to ship arms across the American border into Mexico. The embargo on arms is lifted for both Huerta and the constitutionalists, provoking opposition in Mexico City newspapers. American ammunition agents accelerate shipments as Huerta forces and constitutionalists rush arms across the border.
The Nevada Press Association elected officers for the year at its semi annual Reno meeting. President is D. E. Williams, Vice President W. T. Rickets, Secretary E. R. Harroun, Treasurer E. M. Steninger. Executive Committee includes W. W. Booth George A. Montrose and L. N. Clark. Next meeting set for Tonopah in August.
Nevada regents consider adding floor supporting pillars before moving books into the new University of Nevada library building. Humboldt County Chamber of Commerce backs a Winnemucca fund drive for sheep shearing corrals and grazing land. Carson News reports 3000 pounds of candles shipped by parcel post from Hudson to Aurora after the A M Company carload delivery failed due to snow and re routing via Hawthorne.
Congressman David J. Lewis argues parcel post serves the nation while the American Express Company praises its all American identity. He asserts the parcel post operates for public good, uses cost efficient methods like stamps, and avoids profit-driven waste that eats into express receipts.
District Judge L N French of Churchill County submitted his resignation to Governor Tasker L Oddie to handle the estate of the late Warren Williams of Fallon. He served a little over three years after being appointed to fill an unexpired term and later elected. Governor Oddie named E E Winters to fill the vacancy. An estimated 404 tons of freight await transport from Fallon to outlying districts.
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