Liberty Loan Bond details and term overview
A historical explanation outlines Liberty Loan Bonds as United States promises to pay at maturity with semiannual interest. It describes bearer and registered forms, denominations, and the government’s guarantee backed by national resources. Terms include a 3 1/2 percent rate, 30 year or earlier payoff rights, and non taxable status except for inheritance taxes, plus a possible exchange for higher interest bonds during wartime. Killed by lightning near Coal Valley. Oil discovery near Moapa in Clark County sparks excitement about local wells.
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United States
United States Treasury
Operations at Tybo Camp reveal reopening efforts and ore prospects
James F. O'Brien reports Tybo camp under Louisana Consolidated Mining Co. weather delays hamper surface improvements, but mine reopening advances toward 800 feet depth. New storage tanks, fuel oil plans, and unwatering of the Tybo shaft proceed while Bunker Hill shaft work begins. Zinc rich ore dump shows potential with 40 tons likely scoring 25 percent zinc 25 percent lead 50 ounces silver and $3 gold per ton. A prospect eight miles south yields $70 per ton in silver from initial sample, prompting further examination by General Manager Heizer.
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James F. O'Brien
Tybo
Louisiana Consolidated Mining Company
Tonopah
Louisiana Company
Cameron
Bunker Hill
Louisiana Consolidated Company
Heizer
School plans military drill in curriculum proposal
White Pine County high school pupils would include military drill in the regular course if plans by Principal 8. D. Erwins are approved by parents. He sent a circular to all parents asking their opinion on the proposed addition and has received a number of approving replies.
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White Pine County High School
D. Erwins
Nevada Revenue District Movement Seeks State Split from San Francisco
Reno Commercial Club and Nevada bankers plan to form a revenue district for all of Nevada and nine eastern California counties. Currently Nevada uses San Francisco offices for revenue stamps and business, but proponents argue a Nevada district would aid the government and citizens. Also noted are Hugo Rothstein's long run, patriotism surges, and a $300,000 appropriation to reclaim Carson Valley lands. A large reservoir on the Carson river’s west fork near Gardnerville is planned after surveys.
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Nevada
California
Wilson
Reno Commercial Club
Reno Gazette
San Francisco
Sierras
Sweden
Hugo Rothstein
Manhattan
Tonopah
Carson Valley
Senate
House
Carson River
Douglas County
Gardnerville
Series of Fatal Accidents At Thompson Smelter Site
A workman at the Thompson smelter died after being caught between a loaded car and a pillar, the fifth fatal accident in the Yerington district within a week.
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Thompson Smelter
Yerington
Nevada National Guard Called For August
The War Department orders all state guards to full war strength. Nevada’s contingent is to be recruited for August 5 and will be absorbed into the regular army, ending state militia status. Carson City named mobilization point as about 200 Nevada guardsmen are to be raised under the act.
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Carson City
Nevada Guard
Nevada
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Eureka County
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