Wilson Victory Confirmed In Joint Congressional Session
Congress completed the constitutional formalities and officially re elected Woodrow Wilson and Thomas R. Marshall. In a joint Senate and House session the sealed electoral vote was canvassed, yielding 277 for Wilson and 254 for Hughes. The ceremony reflected lingering partisan enthusiasm after election day.
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Fairbanks
Lake McLuke Says on Selfishness and Talkative Hearts
The speaker Lampoon talks about vanity and self focus, noting many envy others while ignoring their own faults. He jokes about bigamy arrests and one wife too many, and quips that true praise may come only after death. He compares compliments to kisses and jokes about Hot Air cars avoiding fuel for speed bugs.
Infants recover use of limbs in Salt Lake City hospital
Arthur L. Clayton reports two children once stricken with infantile paralysis near Elko are regaining motor function in a Salt Lake City hospital. An Elko inquest identified Joachin Fernandez a sheepherder found dead in water under Hot Springs bridge with feet entangled in a submerged fence. Fernandez had recently taken out a $1000 life insurance policy. efforts to locate relatives proceed.
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End of era brings relief as troops guard Rio Grande
The last American soldier exits Mexico and relief spreads as the small army remains near the Rio Grande on patrol. Amid postwar calm, many Germans and Austrians in the US have filed naturalization papers. Lincoln’s legacy sparks debate on intelligence and honesty, while profits rise in munitions and the South New Jersey Farmers Exchange posts an 108 percent dividend.
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Rio Grande
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Farmers Outsmart Carson Poker Invaders in Nevada Tale
Carson, Nevada, famed for poker skill, saw a Valley Springs outing where visiting Douglas County farmers were enticed into a game. About 50 dollars funded the setup, and the farmers won big by taking around 600 dollars from the visitors before lending them money to return home. Senator Dangberg is linked to a claim of disguising locals as farmers, though the writer doubts his involvement.
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When Extremes Meet in Cost of Living Exchange
A grocer found a farmer’s note in a barrel of apples stating a $2.50 price to compare with his $6.50 paid, suggesting producers and consumers strike a more intimate exchange. The piece argues that mutual contact could lead to a fairer distribution system.
Bills on land ownership killed to placate Japan
In Idaho and Oregon lawmakers rejected land ownership bills amid a diplomatic crisis with Germany and mounting Japanese protest. Tokyo spokespersons urged restraint as governors faced pressure from business groups and farmers.
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Germany
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Oregon
Women as lawmakers across western states grow in numbers
Eleven women serve in state legislatures this year across Oregon Washington Montana Arizona and Utah. Oregon and Washington each have one, Montana two, Arizona three, and Utah leads with four. The count reflects more women entering politics in these states this term.
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Wool contracts signed for Utah clip set high prices
In Salt Lake City on February 18, contracts covering nearly 80 percent of Utahs April 1 wool clip, totaling an estimated 15,000,000 pounds, show prices from 30 to 8 cents per pound. Southern wool fetches the lowest, northern wool the highest, averaging the market high for the state. Idaho and Wyoming wools with longer fibre and higher grades command from 96 to 40 cents per pound, with some contracts at 41 cents.
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Mining Tax Notice for Eureka County Mines
Notice of taxes on mine proceeds in Eureka County due for the quarter ending December 31, 1916. Taxes payable at the treasurer’s office in Eureka. Law will be strictly enforced. W J Hooper, Assessor of Eureka County, Nevada.
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Tom Philipson
D. G. Kelly
Belmont Lode
State of
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Eureka County
W. J. Hooper
Asmennor
Eureke County
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