Comstock steam shovels to reach deep ore body
The Comstock mine at Virginia City will be tapped with steam shovels to 409 feet and tunneled from the side to access an ore body valued at about 9,000 dollars. Wells Humphrey and partners of New York Denver and Reno push a 12.5 million project, hoping 300 to 1,000 percent profits, with no outsiders allowed. A Winnemucca school notice highlights Miss Bessie Sanders, a Humboldt County High sophomore, spending summer ranch work earning four dollars a day and buying her own clothes upon return.
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San Francisco
Virginia City
Ste
Alexander Wise
Lothere
Wise
Bulkley Wells
New York
Denver
G. Humphrey
Renox
St. Francis and Palace
Wells
United States
Humphrey
Comstock
Winnemucca
Bessie Sanders
Humboldt County High School
Hesie Ia
Mother
Father
Canada to Use Radio Signals to Guide Fishermen at Sea
Canada adopts wireless fish finders to locate schools of mackerel and other food fish. A fisheries cruiser will scan the coast and relay positions to coastal stations and boats. The program, built on wartime gains, expands into a major industry with large monthly fat fish output and inland lake catches.
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Gsheries
Canadian Canal
Canada
Pacific
Winnipeg
Saskatchewan
Postal Pay Bill Signed by Wilson
Washington reports the postal pay increase bill signed by President Wilson. It allocates an additional 33 million dollars for post office salaries next year and rising amounts thereafter. The same item notes a Delhi government order barring German entry into India for five years from the Versailles treaty signing.
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Wilson
Washington
India
Delhi
Princess Zernaikos Cleared of Debt Under Harsh Past
Vevey Switzerland Princess Zernaikos testified in a debt case against a hotel keeper seeking $200. The magistrate dismissed the summons after her emotional account of loss and exile from Russia where she witnessed executions and fled with her family. She described a struggle to find work due to her beauty and current penniless state.
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Vevey
Switzerland
Zernatkof
House of Romanoff
Zernaikos
Repairing a Valve During Air Leak Test
A faded instruction describes gradually softening a mechanism to locate an air valve leak. It suggests turning the wheel to point the atom downward, removing the cover but keeping the cap in place, then holding a water-filled tumbler against the rim to immerse the valve stem. If a slow leak is present, bubbles appear. Then remove the cap and repeat the test.
Locked Car Differential Breakage Tactics
A locked car can be towed home by removing the keys that hold the rear wheels to the axles after a break in the differential or universal joint, allowing the wheels to turn. Sentinel offers $3 per year in advance.
The World’s Ignorance and Fears Across Nations
A harsh critique of global populations highlights widespread ignorance, superstition, and violence. The speaker cites India, China, Russia, and various regions, denigrating vast groups as uneducated and vicious, suggesting danger and chaos from “muttsike” behavior.
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India
China
Russia
Sea
Africa
Parta
Saime
Nevada State News: Commission Raises Chairman Salary
The State Industrial Commission increased chairman Smith’s salary from 4000 to 5000 dollars per year, with two votes in favor and one against. Nevada shows strong I R collections in its first year as an independent district, per F L Reber. Miss Irma Wilson of Lovelock granted a license to practice by F M Clark after a superb exam. A Keough Springs restaurant features an ornate old bar from the Northern saloon, costing nearly 5000 dollars, transported from Goldfield for 400 dollars.
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Smith
State Industrial Commission
Internal Revenue
Nevada
F. L. Reber
Winnemucea
F. M. Clark
Nevada Board of Pharmacy
Irma Wilson
Lovelock
Keough Springs
Bishop
Cal
California
Goldfield
Michigan
Keough Hot Springs
Virginia Chronicle
Europa Cafe Taken Over By Morse and Zubieta
The Europa Cafe is now run by Mrs. K Morse and Jose Zubieta. From now on only first class meals will be served.
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Europa Cafe
K. Morse
Jose Zubieta
For Sale Meat Market in Eureka on North Main Street
For sale a fully equipped old established meat market on North Main Street in Eureka, including slaughter house and corrals. For particulars apply to the seller.
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North Main Street
Eureka
New Local Train Schedule in Palisade Nevada
Palisade updates its weekly timetable with trains leaving Wednesdays as on Mondays and Fridays at 8:00 a.m. Eureka trains will no longer wait for Southern Pacific trains 5 or 20 to connect with Eastbound express, reflecting revised routing. J. E. Sexton, General Manager, approves the change effective March 8, 1920.
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Palisade
Nevada
Eureka
Southern Pacific
J. E. Sexton
Acquittal in Murder Case of Mike Doyle at Rochester
Mike Doyle of Laverock faced a murder charge for killing James Falkner in Rochester in November 1917. The defense argued insanity. Dr. Sullivan testified for Doyle, and C E B Robins of Winnemucca defended him. After a prior finding of insanity and asylum discharge, Doyle was acquitted on the current trial.
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Mike Doyle
Laverock
Doyle
James Falkner
Rochester
Sullivan
Saytum
C. EB. Robins
Winnemucca
Humboldt
Henderson Banking Co Promises Full Attention and Services
An old newspaper notice for Henderson Banking Co touts careful service for all accounts, four percent annual yield on savings, safety deposit boxes from $3 yearly, drafts on major world cities, fire and life insurance, travelers checks, and steamship tickets including Cunard Line.
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Cunard Line
Bulls for Sale Hereford bulls pass tuberculine test
All stocked in need of pure blood two year old Hereford bulls available for purchase in any quantity. Bulls have passed the tuberculine test. Apply to Tony Romano Box 83 Eureka Nevada.
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Tony Romano
Eureka
Nevada
Eureka County Mining Tax Notice March 31 1920 Due
Notice that the mining tax on Eureka County proceeds for the quarter ending March 31 1920 is due and payable. The assessor W J Hooper says the law will be strictly enforced and payments are due at his Eureka County office Nevada.
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Eureka County
Eureka
W. J. Hooper
Safessor
Nevada
Notice of dog at large. Eureka sheriff issues rabies warning
Eureka Nevada April 22 1920 Sheriff James Mackey and Deputy B J Ratazzi announce that dogs found running at large without a muzzle are likely to be shot on sight due to recent rabies cases.
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Eureka
James Mackey
B. J. A. Rattazzi
Nevada
Notice on demurrage charges by Nevada Transportation Company
The Nevada Transportation Company gives notice that beginning January 1, 1920 demurrage of all cars held over free time will be charged. Advt. J. B. Sexton. How many pebbles should a plate nt beans average?
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Nevada Transportation Company
Advt
J. BE. Sexton
Notice to Leave Sheep Alone Near Eureka Ranches
UHALDE and PALMA of Eureka Nevada publish notice to not take up their scattered lambs as lost or strayed. They lamb near Eureka and urge neighbors not to disturb or capture the sheep on the range. Dated May 1 1920.
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Eureka
Uhalde & Palma
Nevada
Nevada Transportation Co Notice Bulletin 2 1920
Nevada Transportation Co issues Bulletin No 2 under the Railroad Act clarifying from July 1 1920 no carrier may deliver freight at destination until all tariff charges are paid. The company warns agents to enforce the mandate and promises proper prosecution. J E Sexton General Manager.
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J. EB. Sexton
Proposals for Bids in Eureka County Nevada 1920
Proposals for bids will be received until June 14 1920 at 2 PM at the Clerk s office in Eureka Nevada for painting and repair work. Plans and specifications are in the Clerk s office. Work to be completed by August 20 1920 unless time extended. Bids judged and contracts awarded with bond for faithful performance. Board reserves right to reject bids. May 5 1920 Eureka County Board of Commissioners. First publication May 8 1920. Last publication June 12 1920.
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Eureka County
Nevada
Said Gay
Said Beart
Eureka
Fia
Fu Ee
McCharles
Clerk Board of County Commissioners
Ureka
Hureka
R. McCharles
Notice to creditors for estate of James Murray
Estate of James Murray deceased appoints Dan Morrison as executor on May 19 1920. Creditors must file claims with vouchers and affidavits with the court within three months from first publication in Eureka Nevada. First publication May 22 1920 last publication June 26 1926 Reynolds and Bather attorneys for the executor.
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James Murray
Oe Eureka
Nevada
Dan Morrison
Reynolds & Bather
Estate of James Murray notice of hearing to extend payment time
In the matter of the Estate of James Murray deceased Dan Morrison executor petitions the court at Eureka Nevada for an order to extend the time W E Turley must make the first payment under an option to purchase mining claims. Hearing set for June 14 1920 at 1 p m in the court room. interested parties must appear and show cause. Publication May 29 1920 Last publication June 12 1920.
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James Murray
Hureka
Nevada
Dan Morrison
W. E. Turley
Callas
Executirat
Notice to file protests on land entry near Elko Nevada
United States Land Office at Elko Nevada. Milton B Batt of Elko has filed to enter a select locate under sections 3206 3207 UD 8 Revised Stat. The land described is N W 1 2 N W 1 2 S E 4 T 28 N R 51 B M D M. Protests or affidavits of objection due by June 30 1920. First publication May 24 1920 Last publication June 26 1920.
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United States Land Office
Elko
Nevada
Milton B. Batt
N. W
N. R
M.D. M
John E. Robbins
Register
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Ouija Board
Thos. S. Robinson & CO
Bush St
SAN Francisco Stock Exchange
Verdi Lumber Company
Elko, Nevada
Schneider Drug Store
MRS. H. M. Schneider & CO
A. Fraser
Ivan Nonanovitch
Petrograd
Geneva
AID
Sentinel
State News
Western Electric Power
W. H. Supp
Eureka, Lander, Elko, White Pine and
Lincoln Counties
Box 92
Wells, Nevada
Europa Hotel
Morse & Zubieta
Eureka Nevada
Rudolph Zadow
Cadillac
Ferinda Curto
Curto
Rave Curto
Main
Henderson Banking CO
Draying
Eureks
R. A. Laird
Julius Minoletti
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H. M. Burdick, C. C. A Ee
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