Freshman Oliver Pratt Eyes Return as Exams Near
Oliver Pratt of the Freshman class, who broke his right leg weeks ago, is now able to be up and around the house and expects to return to school next week for the mid year examinations. The Victory Boys and Girls planned a masquerade ball prompting a school closure Friday, with sessions resuming today. The mid year tests begin next Monday with a schedule listing classes by day and time. Edward Skillman, Reporter.
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Oliver Pratt
Victory
Edward Skillman
War Risk Insurance Act guidance for soldiers and families
Information on War Risk Insurance Law and related benefits for soldiers and sailors and their relatives. How to prevent lapses, file claims, apply for arrears, and understand Civil Relief Act limits. Free welfare and legal rights information via Red Cross Home Service, District Attorney's office.
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Home Service Section
The
Red Cross
District Attorney’s Office
Hunt for Indian Queho Creates Multistate Manhunt
Nevada police and likely posse members from Arizona and Utah pursue the Indian Queho who is linked to three Clark County killings and other crimes across three states. Governor Boyle seeks cooperation from neighboring governors and aims to offer a $5000 reward once the appropriation bill passes, using funds authorized for rewards.
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Arizona
Utah
Jake
Queho
Clark County
Boyle
Bootleggers Freed on Fine After Plea in White Pine County
E. A. O Connor and Frank Shafter were arrested for bootlegging at Reipetown last week. They pleaded guilty before Justice Collins. as bartenders accused of dispensing soft drinks, they were fined 250 dollars and received three months in jail each.
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E. A. O'Connor
Frank Shafter
Reipetown
White Pine County
Nevada Senate action on marriages and local law changes
Legislative notes report proposed laws on common law marriages in Nevada and state public employment for aliens. Bills seek bond for road construction funded by auto licenses, a twelve month teacher salary plan, and a State Council of Defense. The cattlemen and sheepmen clash over range rights, with the Hill bill defeated amid fiercly argued debate.
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Hal Lemmon
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Ferguson
Eureka
Humphrey-Moffat
Wadsworth
United States Supreme Court
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Marsh
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Lockhart
Armstrong
Gibson
Hill
Warden Henrichs' prison cost rises after war era
The report from Warden Henrichs of the State penitentiary at Carson City notes costs for necessities rose about 40 percent in the past two years. Flour prices jumped from 68 to 105 dollars per ton, beans from 7.5 to 13.5 cents per pound, and clothing costs doubled. Wages for guards rose from 75 to 90 dollars monthly. The prison farm, 1162 acres with 360 under intensive cultivation, now yields a substantial revenue over expenses. Dairy output exceeds institutional demand, with future outlets planned. Summer harvests included 40 tons of wheat and 250 tons of hay, plus vegetables worth about 5000 dollars. ranch output covered 450 turkeys, 65 calves, 7 colts, and 100 hogs. Of 119 inmates in the two-year period, 16 were from California and 12 from Mexico. ethnic groups included Germans, Austrians, and one Chinese. Elko County supplied 54 inmates. Ormsby none. Three women and 146 men were counted. six are Negro, nine Indians, and one Chinese.
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Mexico
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Ormsby
Weight Scales for Auto Licenses in Mack Bill
The Mack bill sets license weights per vehicle class. Passenger cars pay 3 per 1000 pounds plus 125 pounds per passenger. trucks pay 3 per 1000 pounds plus body and capacity. motorcycles pay 3 per 1000 pounds plus 125 pounds for the rider. Dealers pay a flat 20 dollars. Estimated annual license: Ford about 8 dollars. Cadillac about 15 dollars.
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Mack
Ford
Cadillac
Raid Seizes Hidden Booze Shipment in Ricptown
On Saturday a joint Ely raid by District Attorney Edwards Sheriff Enslow and deputies searched soft drink outlets in Ricptown and recovered three cars packed with hard liquor. Four men arrested. Also reports Private Edward J. Landrigan of Tecoma Elko County listed as died of disease in Saturday’s casualty list.
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Inoon
Edwards
Enslow
Ricptown
Edward J. Landrigan
Tecoma
Elko County
Johnsons
Fall confession on railroad robberies shocks Sparks field
E. H. a Southern Pacific brakeman on the Sparks Trunk line admitted robbing box cars while in service. He is held by federal authorities in the county jail at Reno. Battle Mountain Scout reports a Monitor Valley birth of triplet boys to Mrs Joby Laxague on November 11. Each infant weighed around five pounds at birth and grew to 12, 10 and 10 pounds respectively, with all in perfect health and strong prospects.
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Sparks
E. H
Southern Pacific
Sparks-Truckee Run
Bante
Reno
Battle Mountain
Joby Laxague
Monitor Valley
Austin
Wool Price To Be 40 To 50 Cents A Pound
Wool growers expect 40 to 50 cents per pound for the Spring clip. S W McClure, secretary of the National Woolgrowers Association, reports the government will fix a minimum price equal to the British issue price. The government will stop selling wool on July 1 if unsold to avoid interfering with this season's clip.
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National Woolgrowers’ Association
Salt Lake
Washington, D. C
Boston
McClure
War Savings stamps to offer $100 denomination
The War Savings program expands with new $100 stamps selling at 82.60 in February, similar in size to a $100 bond. Limit remains $1,000 per year per person. Also reported: Porter announces potash ventures in Dixie Valley with $60,000,000 backing, including plans for a $100 plant by New York Nevada Potash Co. and a larger facility by Porter Potash Syndicate.
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Eureka
Churchill County
George Edson Porter
Dixie Valley
Porter
New York-Nevada Potash Co
George Edson
Livingston Farrand Named Chair of American Red Cross Central Committee
American Red Cross appoints Livingston Farrand as executive head of the central committee. Farrand, noted for studies in psychology and anthropology, previously led the University of Colorado and served as rector in France for wartime tuberculosis care under the International Health Board. President Wegon approves the appointment.
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Livingston Farrand
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University of Colorado
Red Cross
France
Intentional Health Board
Wegon
Fallon Nevada honey consigns to Eureka store ad
The Eureka Cash Store announces a new consignment of Fallon Nevada honey sold in comb and container forms. An advertisement notes subscription for a product called Susrine and urges readers to secure their supply.
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Fallon
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