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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1917
Page
2
The piece follows a robin observed for two weeks, depicting a widower-like bird trying to sing past a frog in his throat and seeking a summer villa to gain prominence. Harsh weather and scarce worms dampen efforts, but a new moon brings a hopeful note as the bird persists with daily songs.
Government bulletin offers a free copy of The Small Vegetable Garden for landholders starting small gardens. In Carson federal court, Merchants and Miners Bank creditors receive 38.40 per 100, final distribution approved. Volney B. Leonard, former bank president, is a fugitive. Secretary McAdoo delivers 100 million to Italy as the first U S loan, with France to follow. Congress authorizes large loans.
The War Department orders removal of the third verse of The Star Spangled Banner citing insults to Britain. The change reflects changing relations since the war era and current alliance with Great Britain.
Two more Duplex auto trucks with four trailers arrive for the Louisiana Consolidated Mining Company in Reno and will haul fuel oil and supplies to the Tybo mine and high grade ore back. The first Duplex has cut hauling costs and maintains an eight hour Tonopah Tybo trip with minimal delay. The company plans rail and smelter development along the route, offers low freight rates to open mines, and builds a Tybo store, hotel, and power facilities to support mining and ranching communities.
Victor Moore and Mary Pickford lead in two upcoming plays at the Opera House. On Sunday evening, May 13, Moore stars in Chimmie Fadden a comedy of the Bowery boy and his Duchess. On Friday May 18 Pickford leads Behind the Scenes a drama contrasting life and stage glamour.
Hylton and Hanna sold their merchandise business at Hylton to County Commissioner J. G. Gregory and Albert Hawkins in a major county deal. The store, largest of its kind south of Elko, required 60 000 to 100 000 dollars annually to run and will be operated by Gregory's sons after possession on the 10th.
The newly formed five member railroad committee in Washington wields vast power over the national system. It can pool equipment, transfer engines and cars between lines, and divert shipments regardless of competitive earnings, consolidating control over U S transportation.
In Macon Georgia on May 8 Judge Emery Speer ruled that alien enemies have no right to sue American citizens in U S courts during war. He dismissed the Platinnburg Holthans Company suit against J J Kalman and E C Parker after finding the plaintiff owned by Germans. The suit could be brought after the war ends.
The Metal Market notes Silver at 75.9 cents per ounce and Copper at 83.0 cents in New York with Lead at 10.50 dollars. Americans face reduced railroad passenger service as about 4000 locomotives may be freed for European use. France and Russia seek engines to haul army supplies. A dump shipment is priced at 175 dollars per ton with an average of 50 dollars.
The State of Nevada plans to loan money on farms using funds from the State Permanent School fund. An 1916 constitutional amendment allows school money to invest in farm mortgages with at least 6 percent interest. A 1917 enabling act defines duties of the State Board of Investments.
Citizens from across Elko County attended Loyalty Day events highlighted by a parade featuring high school cadets and Red Cross volunteers. About 100 boys and girls in uniform participated while Dennis Murray of Las Vegas died when he reportedly stepped in front of a moving locomotive early Sunday. Labor shortages loom as Nevada farmers expect the issue to worsen, with Governor Boyle’s crop survey aiming to mitigate the problem.
The Ways and Means Committee weighs a 47 percent rate on annual incomes of 1 million dollars or more. About 124 U.S. residents fall in this class with 451 earning over 500 thousand annually. John D. Rockefeller and Henry Ford head the richest tier, Ford around 25 million, potential tax roughly 16.45 million, atop existing tax.
By a 61 percent majority Elko voted Tuesday to become the City of Elko and chose J. A. McBride as mayor over Robert Hesson. McBride 303, Hesson 266. Four supervisors elected were C. F. Williams W. R. Mayer T. F. Brennen and Edward Lytton. Voter turnout was 589 of 1380 registered.
A quirky note emphasizes planting a flagstam plant with a circle of potatoes or beany surroundings. The brief entry blends garden wisdom with playful phrasing.
Excerpt notes that the meeting on May 5 1917 approves specific monetary allowances for named payees. The fragment names the time of money and the individuals but lacks full context or amounts.
Eureka County warns all residents against killing game or fishing out of season without a license. Deputy Martin Mahoney will enforce the Fish and Game Act with no favoritism, announcing public prosecution and enforcement measures. Eureka Nevada May 12 2017.
County commissioners on May 4 1917 ordered a speed limit of twelve miles per hour for horses teams vehicles or motor vehicles in Eureka town and along town roads. Fines range from ten to five hundred dollars and sheriff to post notices including at the railroad depot and Tony Romane residence. Clerk B McOmarl es notes first publication May 12 1917 last June 9 1917.
Notice is given that Daniel Morrison, administrator of the estate of Tease Marlow deceased, Eureka County Nevada, has been appointed by the Third Judicial District Court. Creditors must file claims with vouchery within forty days of first publication with the court clerk in Eureka Nevada. Dated Eureka Nevada May 5 2017.
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