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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1912
Page
4
A forties era health piece explains how hernias form in babies, the dangers of unhealed tears in abdominal muscles, and why fake cures fail. It cautions against injections and wax treatments, notes congenital causes or strain from lifting and crying, and advises early surgical repair when needed and a navel band for newborns to limit strain.
The Interstate Commerce Commission has revised express rate schedules reducing charges nationwide. Tables detail four rate levels for packages from 5 to 100 pounds and fix rates between New York Salt Lake and other western routes. Reductions should ease interstate shipping costs, with expectations the changes will soon take effect after Court review.
Thomas Riley Marshall born 1854 in Manchester Indiana. Democrat nominee for Vice President rose from relative obscurity to govern Indiana two years ago. Marshall educated at Wabash College earned LL D degrees, married Lois I Kimsey in 1885, and built a legal career in Columbia City before governorship. Mason City Iowa reports a high liquor bill and liquor arrests amid anti saloon sentiment.
Denver adopts a new ordinance per Judge Lindsay and others prohibiting girls under 18 from frequenting public dance halls after a late hour unless escorted by a parent. The measure aims to curb perceived moral risks amid debates on justice and wealth influence.
The Italian government, in an unofficial note to the Powers, expresses willingness to end the Turko Italian War. It proposes transferring sovereignty rights in Tripoli to Italy in exchange for a heavy indemnity and claims Italy already occupies the Turkish islands in the Aegean Sea.
Sliver at New York trades around 60 cents per ounce while lead is quoted at 4.07 dollars per 100 pounds. Copper in New York trades near 16.75 dollars per hundredweight amid market fluctuations.
The Interstate Commerce Commission orders large reductions in express charges. The Elko Independent mocks the timing, saying the new rates may not take effect until late this century, joking that state back taxes from Welle Fargo Express will be collected by Nevada district attorneys long before compliance.
Monarch Oil Refining Company offers a free auto roid guide covering California and Nevada. The compact handbook lists roads and distances in remote areas and can be obtained by sending a name to Monarch Oil Refining Company in San Francisco.
Former Eurekan Antouiaaz accompanied by Kiason and Tony arrived from Ellendale to find a lease in Manhattan for quartz property or other terms suited to their abilities. Antouiaaz, a pioneer of southern Nevada, has prospected extensively in Kawich and Stone Osbin regions.
The SentTiver reports limited new black and white prints of Eureka mining district. New additions include the Windfall and adjoining mines in the Secret Canyon district along with the Pardy map. Price per map is 20 dollars by mail with additional postage. Priday's storm caused Big Ditch to flush thoroughly.
Roosevelt forces chief Medill McCormick declares all plans to place Taft and Roosevelt at the head of the Republican ticket have been abandoned. Sen Bailey attacks Taft over Lorimer case in Senate. Archbald summoned for Senate trial on impeachment charges. unlikely this session. Miss Jennie Crocker marries Malcolm Whitman at St Macearch San Mateo. Latham killed by buffalo in French Congo at 29. ICC reports 18 express firms face rates cut and reforms. McCombs elected DNC chair to lead campaign fundraising. Rosenthal shot before grand jury testimony on police graft. Denver flood damage exceeds 4 million. 15k workers. Western Springs wreck kills 13, injures 15-20. boiler and car collapse, fire follows.
Charles P. Squires, editor of the Las Vegas Age, reports thriving citrus belt conditions during a Reno visit. Cantalope crops in Moapa are expected to reach 500 car loads this season, with large yields of cotton and tobacco. In Las Vegas region, peaches, grapes, figs, and pears should exceed normal harvests, and simond and walnut yields appear set to break records.
London inquiries and St Marylebone Church records show many brides aged 36 and older, including widows, with middle aged women gaining appeal as sensible partners. Authors note these women value marriage, money, humor, and stability, while younger couples wait for readiness.
Two surveying parties are marking permanent railroad land boundaries within the 20 mile limit at Lovelock Nevada. Government geologists will assess land character for mineral content while the railroad shares half the cost. Crews work east from town into Rye Patch and westward.
Mrs. C. H. Smith arrives in Carson to press for her husband’s release. He is serving time in Nevada Penitentiary for embezzling Lincoln County funds. She plans to appeal at the next Board of Pardons session after restitution to the treasury.
Nevada officials announce staffing changes with Dwight Jones named as Secretary to Senator Nixon. J M Falton is named Assistant General Freight Agent for Southern Pacific at Kenn. Masons in Winnemucca suspend meetings for heat, resuming in September. Shorty Comeford discharged after preliminary hearing in a fatal assault near Yerington. Senator Massey declares candidacy for election this fall. Postmasters appointed across the state by Congressman Roberta. Governors appointments to National Irrigation Congress delegation. Reno water supply used by Utah Construction laborers in double tracking project. Receiver Wildes suit settlement discussed with potential dividend to depositors. Virginia City teacher Gertrude O Hara killed by a Southern Pacific freight train in Reno. Dental notices issued for Den 5 W Moore and G Hodgeson at Hotel Zadow.
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