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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1921
Page
4
The notice lists subscription prices with one copy for one year at 93 and six months at ten cents each. It marks the publication as second class matter at the Eureka Post Office.
A Nevada press commentary denounces aliens exploiting American wages and avoiding taxes. It advocates a heavy annual tax for those without naturalization and higher weekly levies to deter immigration, arguing many workers accept low pay and poor living conditions before adopting American trends.
In Winnemucca the city council remained intact with Brandon, Hoskins, Stites and Akin re elected. Mayor T A Brandon beat Charles Brown by 144 votes. Hoskins defeated E Snider, Akin beat Erman Ruchtesehler, and Stites had no opposition. Akin faced a company ethics demand from Western Pacific’s M O Connor urging resignation from council and railroad post.
Observance of Mother’s Day spreads across the United States and many nations on Sunday May 8. White carnations will symbolize purity as sons and daughters honor their mothers whether living or departed. The article recounts the holiday’s American origins, congressional actions, and its global adoption, noting church services, school tributes, and family reunions centered on mothers.
Alfred Huebner leaves for Tenabo to work in a gem mine while Ray Swick heads to Caldwell Idaho for employment in a sour mill. Lead price rises to 4 76 per hundred pounds in New York as district activity continues with court terms, autos, and mixed travels across Eureka and Duckwater areas.
London reports an Allied ultimatum to Germany demanding acceptance of reparations by May 1. The Rhine will protest on May 12 by occupying the Ruhr and taking military and naval steps if Germany refuses unequivocally. Occupation will continue until Germany submits to the reparations terms. Germany urged to declare acceptance within six days of receiving the note.
London May 3 Lloyd George told the house of commons that Germany must be compelled to disarm so France can relax eyes from the frontier. He announced the dispatch of the Allied reparations note to Berlin and called disarmament a key section of the ultimatum. The premier said the ultimatum rests on Germany’s general attitude, not only defaults in treaty terms.
Census figures show almost fourteen million residents born abroad, a 2.6 percent rise last decade due to war recovery. England and Scotland natives slightly outnumber Irish, with Germany leading European origins at 1,683,000. Mexico tops non US births at 47,000, Cuba and West Indies 38,000, Asia 110,000, Africa 5,250, Australia 10,000. A London doctor cites joy as more heartbreak prone, hinting at tax policy debates.
Charles M Schwab argues Germany has shifted to real production and is outrunning the United States and Allies in normalcy. He claims Germany can ship steel to England at lower cost and sell tools in Detroit cheaper than domestic production. He warns Allied nations may let Germany win the peace through its labor after the war. Germany's prewar trade growth and protective tariffs are cited as factors, while Allied occupation and lost merchant fleet affect U boat. US must brace for German imports and may still be unable to compete globally.
The Senate approved an emergency immigration bill setting admission limits at eight percent of each nationality resident in the United States in 1910. The measure runs for fourteen months from mid enactment and passed 78 to 1, with Senator Reed of Missouri voting against. It goes to conference with the House to reconcile differences.
Nevada teachers reported 191 members in the National Educational Association as of March 1, out of 130 eligible. Officials say this rate surpasses the national average and anticipate stronger participation once all campaign returns are in.
The Winnene post office opens next week after nearly a year of construction. Built by the Federal government, the new structure stands as one of the finest federal buildings in the state.
At a March 5 1928 county meeting the board approved payments to numerous individuals and firms for salaries light and supplies and road work plus a list of indigents. Amounts include Burdick 8160 Dan Downey 75 Brennen 226 light and supplies to various vendors and contractors. road crews and indigent relief beneficiaries named. Clerk R Marles certifies accuracy.
Judgment issued May 6 1921 in Eureka County Nevada between Eureka Mining Co and H C Kennedy directs sale of a 100 horsepower Sullivan air compressor by public auction on May 17 1921 at 11 am. Sale location is near Eureka County Court House opposite the Eureka Nevada Railway depot. Proceeds to satisfy a judgment of 453.38 dollars with interest.
Discussion notes rising circulation of silver certificates in recent years due to wartime meltings and Indian shortages. Re purchase provisions under the Pittman Act enable dollars replaced by certificates backing purchases at one dollar per ounce, with Treasury issues rising as certificates accumulate.
Miners quit their jobs when a 50 cent wage cut was postponed. The wage reduction affected the mill and all hands left, causing mine and mill closures until a settlement is reached.
John Landa market in Eureka announces a price reduction on all meats with updated per pound rates for beef veal pork and related cuts. Hind quarter 20 cents full loin 27 cents full row 22 cents fore quarter 16 cents Bolton cuts 18 to 20 cents per pound. Pork sausage 45 cents Bologna 25 cents head cheese blood sausage etc. Whole ham 60 cents per pound. Prices updated twice weekly per pound.
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