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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1920
Page
3
Report from Bly via Thomas McGesry cites heavy sheep losses in the peventer country after unshorn lambs lacked shelter. Indian shearers may be recalled from the north to help, with J. C. Tognant among the largest owners.
A Globe man argues government interference should cap bootleg liquor prices, comparing it to milk price controls. Separately, Thomas Feendale of San Francisco has leased 440 acres at Tuscarora in western Elko County to resume gold recovery by hydraulic mining.
The article lists President Wilson's cabinet in precedence: Bainbridge Colby Secretary of State, David F. Houston Secretary of the Treasury, Newton D. Baker Secretary of War, A Mitchell Palmer Attorney General, Albert S. Burleson Postmaster General, Josephus Daniels Secretary of the Navy, John Barton Payne Secretary of the Interior, Edwin T. Meredith Secretary of Agriculture, Joshua W. Alexander Secretary of Commerce, William B. Wilson Secretary of Labor. It also includes Nevada Consolidated's 1919 annual report and local school actions in Battle Mountain Reno.
The article cites Motor Age estimates and a railway authority claiming automobiles now exceed railway and streetcar capacity and passenger miles. It notes over one million employed in manufacture and sales with average earnings around 747 dollars annually, and capital invested near 1.297 billion dollars, larger than Standard Oil and national bank totals in 1916.
Deputy internal revenue agent K L Connell reports 1917 income tax and penalty payments from mining and other firms. He notes full payment avoids levies, while government protests improper employer to employee pay quotes. A large batch of warrants awaits service on upcoming trip.
Classified ad for a Steinway piano in excellent order. Used but not abused with a reasonable price. Inquiries to Sentinel office Eu reka Nevada. Also a Cadillac car advertised in first class condition with inquiry through Sentinel office F2itt.
A fire on April 20 destroyed the surface plant of the Gypsum mine at Tonopah. The loss is estimated at $7,000 and was fully covered by insurance.
In Elko County Nevada under a 1930 judgment John Churchfield sues W W Means. Sheriff Ames Mackey posts sale of Means property at Mill Canyon Eureka County to satisfy execution with costs. Sale postponed to Saturday at same time and place.
MIIk supplied in any quantity from cows that have passed the tuberculin test. Fifteen cents per quart. JAMES HUNTER Eureka Nevada Spring street Notice is thereby given that the taxes on the proceeds of the mines of Eureka County for the quarter ending March 31 1920 are due and payable to me at my office in Eureka and the law in regard to the same will be strictly enforced. W. J. Hooper Assessor of Eureka County Nevada.
In the Third Judicial District Court Eureka Nevada the estate of James Murray deceased. A petition for probate of the Will and letters testamentary to Dan Morrison has been filed. A hearing is set for May 10 1920 at 10 o clock in the court in Eureka County Nevada. Interested parties may appear and contest why the petition should not be granted. Dated April 20 1920. Clerk R McCharles. First publication April 24 1920. Last publication May 8 1920.
An allotment of 25000 shares of Uncle Sam Consolidated Mining Co stock is reserved for locals at ten cents per share for a limited time. Shares will be listed on the San Francisco Mining Exchange when development advances. Apply for reservation to F. T. Torpey at 323 Monadnock Building, San Francisco.
Eureka Sheriff James Mackey announces dogs found running at large without proper muzzles will be shot on sight due to rabies cases. Deputy J A Rattazzi signs the proclamation from Eureka Nevada dated April 23 1920.
The Nevada Transportation Company announces that starting January 1, 1920 demurrage will be charged on all cars kept beyond the free time. Advertisement by J. B. Sexton.
Sheriff of Eureka County Nevada announces public auction of defendant W. W. Means's personal property to satisfy a $15,290.13 judgment in the Fourth Judicial District. Readied items include mining gear, tanks, cars, lumber, rails, steel, tools, and machinery. Auction set for 4 p.m. at the forecourt.
Fragmentary OCR shows a sheriff sale notice from Burka County Nevada with missing time and place details. Readable portions indicate official action by the sheriff regarding a sale.
The fragment describes a service and mats with eco friendly features. It mentions a company or event but lacks clear names, dates, or locations. No definite outcome or action is stated.
The notice markets banking services and features savings deposits with four percent per year, safety deposit boxes from $3.00 yearly, drafts on major world cities, fire and life insurance, Travelers checks, and Steamship Line tickets. It emphasizes safety and accessibility for customers to hold keys to safety boxes and conduct banking operations.
Palisade Nevada announces a schedule change effective March 8 1920 trains will depart on Wednesdays as on Mondays and Fridays at 6 00 a m Bureks Nevada trains will not wait for Southern Pacific trains to connect for Mastbound express J E Sexton General Manager
AU stockmen seek Pure Blood 2 year old Hereford bulls for purchase in any quantity. Bulls have passed the tuberculin test and are available by applying to Tony Romano in Bor 83 Buroka Nevada.
A public notice from the Clerk of Cal Bnste details a road construction project at the Narrows of Newark. Bids close at 10 o clock, with work to remove rocks and repair the road from the canyon’s west side to the eastern point, for a distance of 3100 feet. First published April 17, 1946. last publication May 1, 1920.
County commission invites bids for constructing a concrete sidewalk in front of the court house. Bids due May 5 1930, with completion by June 20 1930. Payment after approval. Board reserves right to reject all bids. First publication April 17 1920. Last publication May 1 1920.
Nevada Transportation 2 bulletin cites the Railroad Act of 1920 requiring no carrier may deliver freight until all tariff charges are paid, effective July 1 1920. Rail agents must enforce the rule or face prosecution. E Sexton General Manager.
Bids due by May 4 1920 for the present Passenger Depot at Bureks. Company may reject any or all bids. If accepted, building must be removed within forty days. Address to Baraka Nevada Railway Palisade Navada. First published April 3 1920. Last publication May 1 1920.
Notice announces Albert fats has filed to enter select lands following a late fire. details reference waters and public entry procedures at the Biko Nevada land office in March 1896.
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