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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1921
Page
3
A. H. Gilbert urged using corn alcohol to supplement motor fuel at the annual convention of the Agricultural Association in Chicago. He noted gasoline demand exceeds supply and a bushel of corn could yield about 2.6 gallons of alcohol, but current alcohol tax hampers progress.
Good authorities give the average duration of human life as about thirty years. One quarter of the world die before age ten, one half before fifteen, and only about one in a hundred born survives to twenty. Deaths are calculated at a minute, ninety seven thousand seven hundred ninety a day and fifteen million six hundred thirty nine thousand eight hundred thirty a year. Births are calculated at about seventy a minute, one hundred ninety thousand four hundred a day and ninety six million seven hundred ninety two thousand a year.
A fragmented account describes Henry II as the pivotal figure in Ireland's conquest, claiming he secured papal permission to possess the country. It notes a sustained policy of transferring land from Irish chiefs to English settlers, culminating in the Act of union passed and enacted on January 1, 1801.
Rosenbrock, business manager of the Reno Gazette, died in a Reno hospital Saturday from meningitis after an illness of less than a week. He was thirty, a native of the state and son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rosenbrock, well known residents of Reno.
Amy aviators aim to fly coast to coast in 24 hours. The War department announces two routes, one to Jacksonville Florida and the other from San Diego, covering about 2079 miles.
A Colorado farmer proposes allotting two wives to each farmer as a cure for high living costs. The idea raises questions about wife harmony, labor, and the unintended social and economic consequences, with critics noting potential disputes at home and the dubious impact on productivity and population growth.
The speaker questions the impact of a scheme on the living standard and asks for the opinions of women, especially farmers' wives, noting that women have votes. He contrasts city life with rural life, remarking that city men may have only one wife and implying a lack of joy in urban living.
Winnemucca Nev Dec 27 Mr and Mrs A B Sykes and son Thom 44 on ranch near town seek Pasteur treatment after dog bitten by stray six weeks earlier dies after biting a pup and cat The pup dies next day the cat shows symptoms and is killed A Reno university lab tent confirms hydrophobia germs The family treated after report and exposure from the cat scratch to the boy
The Carson News reports that effective January 1 clergymen will owe two thirds of regular railroad fare for travel, up from the prior half rate. The note appears amid a discussion of motion picture technology noting each photograph is under one square inch and dramatically magnified on screen.
The excerpt explains the meaning of the second foot of water as a discharge rate, defines acre-foot and miner's inch, and gives conversions between cubic feet, gallons, and daily totals. It also notes a California miner's inch relationship and mentions inheritance tax figures related to the Dodge estate.
Notice commenc ing Tuesday November 16 passenger trains depart Palisade at 7 10 a m on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays and Eureka at 3 a m on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays to connect with west bound Southern Pacific train leaving Palisade at 2 56 p m and arriving in San Francisco at 10 30 a m next morning An extra Eureka train runs Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays carrying mail and express with no coach and no passengers
Bart and Florio warn that anyone stopping or camping at Pogue s Station Soda or Butte Springs properties with water cabins and corrals must repair any future destruction, may camp if no molestation occurs, Eureka Nevada November 20 1920.
The advertisement announces fresh home made bread and cream pastries with French and Royal Bread received twice weekly. It lists cakes cookies doughnuts and snails from Elko every Saturday along with candy cigars cigarettes and soft drinks. Mrs Kate Tognoni is proprietor on Main Street in Eureka Nevada.
Edgar Rather county auditor of Eureka County Nevada certifies the delinquent tax list for 1920 with deficits over 300 dollars. Unless paid within twenty days from publication the district attorney will begin collection actions through the county treasurer as ex officio tax collector. First published December 18 1920.
The drayage and general jobbing business of Julius Minoletti including hauling by team and trucks has been purchased. Leave orders at Eurela Gar.
J. E. Sexton announces the Nevada Transportation Company plans a daily Eureka service excluding Sundays. If patrons abandon Parcels Post, service may switch to tri weekly and a stage line must be compelled by the Post Office to operate. Employee pay has dropped below $100 monthly while other lines earn about $7000 yearly.
Nevada Transportation Co issues Bulletin No 2 under the Railroad Act approved February 29 1920. From July 1 1920 no carrier by rail shall deliver or relinquish possession of any freight until all tariff charges are paid. Agents are expected to enforce the mandate and the company will pursue proper prosecution for violations. J B E Sexton General Manager.
The Nevada Transportation Company gives notice that beginning January 1, 1990 demurrage on all cars held over free time will be charged. Aart. i. B Sexton.
A compact fragment presents a caption style note with unclear names and phrases. It hints at a discussion of notions or ideas around sanity and removal or movement, but lacks clear events, dates, or participants. Further readable context is needed to identify concrete persons or organizations involved.
Notice of hay press available for hire at 94.00 per day with payment required daily until the equipment is returned to good order. Signed by Duté James Hunter and Dureks.
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