Nevada 1918 Candidacy Declarations and Election Rules
A Nevada synopsis outlines 1918 registration deadlines for primary and general elections, with primary registration ending August 13 and general June 1 closing October 15. Electors must be 21, resident six months, and properly registered. transfers and error certificates are noted. Nonpartisan offices exist, party affiliation rules apply at primaries, and candidates must file declarations by August 3 with acceptance by July 30. Fees for nominations and expense filings are listed. registration changes and cancellation rules are included.
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Nevada
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Worried Mothers Urged Not To Worry For Fer Boys
William Allen White advises mothers to avoid excessive worry about their sons in wartime. He notes government and insurers back the odds of safe return, while outlining wartime and civilian risks. The era discusses vehicle accidents, deaths from accidents, and economic aspects amid the conflict.
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William Allen White
New York
Nevada ranch sale and county news report from Hunt's canyon
W A Marsh and Tony Martine tti have bought the McCann ranch in Hunt's canyon for 5000 dollars. The 73 acre property includes 40 acres under cultivation. Postmaster Thomas Soden of Verdi is sought on a 4000 dollar embezzlement warrant. Nine colored registrants will be entrained to American Lake to join a colored regiment. Lander County Council of Defense orders all gambling rooms closed and saloons to bar non essential patrons. licenses may be revoked for noncompliance. Al Shidler, convicted of uttering seditious remarks, is sentenced to two years on each of four counts plus 100 dollar fines. Five wool sacks were stolen near Ledlie. Battle Mountain area reports light yields due to water shortages. farm wages remain high.
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W. A. Marsh
Nye County
Tony Martiletti
Joseph McCann
McCann
Hunt’s Canyon
Thomas Soden
Verdi
Soden
Lander
Shidler
Tonopah
Sheriff's Office
Ledlie
Lander County
Eiko Girls On the Farm Show Patriotism in Haying
The forenoon sent to Glaser ranch near Elburz with Miss Blanch Gobin Nellie Gobin Allene Wright and Bernice Davis driving buck rakes and performing farm work alongside men. Margaret Patterson joins Riddell ranch at Starr Valley forming a women crew except for net tender and stacker. The piece honors these girls patriotically and cites McAdoo urging enlistment in the War Savers effort.
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Eiko
Blanch
Nellie Gobin
Allene Wright
Bernice Davis
Glaser
Elburz
Margaret Patterson
Riddell
Starr Valley
Biko Free Press
The Kaiser and the sea power conundrum
A Saturday Evening Post piece argues that despite military success against France and Italy the Kaiser must break Britain and the United States at sea to win. It warns against expecting England and America to yield, blaming laziness, selfishness, and greed across classes for potential surrender.
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Saturday Evening Post
England
United States
Ely is Tied Up by Shopmen's Strike
Fully 3,500 workers in the Ely district are idle as 200 shopmen strike at Nevada Northern railroad shops. They demand a 20 percent wage rise, halting ore traffic from Ruth to McGill and leaving only a single passenger train. The mill and mines shut down by Tuesday midnight, though smelter fires stay burning and some repairs proceed. Consolidated Copper Mines at Kimberley continue operating. Labor Commissioner Cole’s arrival is awaited to mediate.
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Ely
Nevada Northern Railroad
Ruth
McGill
Nevada Northern Railroad Company
Consolidated Copper
Kimberley
Cole
Increasing His Hay Grop in Weld County
A Weld County Colorado man details a method to extend hay crops by building stacked layers of straw and alfalfa green, creating a green sandwich that preserves moisture and flavor. He notes second cutting alfalfa and meadow acres can yield a lasting, mold-free feed as straw absorbs moisture and preserves color and palatability for livestock.
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Weld County
Colorado
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Tte
Southern Pacific
Nevada State News
Adjutant General's Office
American Lake
Ing
Battle Mountain
McAdoo
America
Army of War Savers
The
Sentinel
United States Federal Reserve Bank
U. S. Postal Savings Depository
First National Bank
Bloe, Nevada
J. A. Srwett
A. E. Enrsann
F. Williams
E. E. Enxor
Henderson Banking Company
Elko, Nevada
Joan Henperson
L. C. Henpgaeon
Harpen Huxperson
Lasing At
Henpenson
Seheeine Banking & Trust Co
General Banking
Trust Company
Business Exchange
Savings Department
Acta
Eation
Reno
OLD Pioneer Banking House
E. Humphrey
F. M. Rowland
J. B.van Nagell
G. H. Taylor
F. Stadtmuller
C. W. Mapes
Rudolph Herz
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