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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1917
Page
4
A critique of the Secretary of Agriculture urging more wheat and less oats. The piece mocks the official knowledge of soils and plant properties and recalls a quip about oats as a food plant for humans in Scotland versus England. It notes oats mature after wheat and grow on poorer soils.
The Lyon County Times Republican lauds Senator Newlands for his agricultural efforts and seeds distribution while highlighting Senator Pittman’s steadfast opposition to militarism after Congress declared war. It praises both as loyal to country and flag.
The piece argues Hin denburg must halt the west front advance to prevent German belief in a retreat. It claims a potential German collapse if the people sense a defeat and notes wartime hardships in every German home with reference to biblical mourning and a coming truce by July 1.
The saying posits that life’s hardships either wear a man down or refine him based on his inner material. It suggests resilience and moral character determine whether trials degrade or elevate.
President Wilson calls on all Americans to act in unity for war preparation and victory. He outlines six points: supply food and war materials for allies, mobilize industry as an international service army, support farmers, require fair profits from middlemen, curb wastefulness, and mobilize the nation beyond the trenches.
Lands described embracing 6840 acres in Toiyabe National Forest Nevada to be open for settlement and entry under homestead laws at Elko Nevada land office on June 27 1917. Includes 68.40 net acres restored from a 808 acre tract in Sec 24 T17N R49E and R50E with described boundaries and a 50 link wide strip exception. Application by Thomas Kitchen Eureka Nevada Lilet 4-2093 April 10 1917. final notice May 19 1917.
Notice warns that after Monday October 23 1916 all dogs running at large in Eu reka and vicinity without muzzles will be killed without further action.
On January 2, 1917 Mrs. Matilda Eccles of Diamond Valley Eureka County Nevada filed with the State Engineer an application to appropriate public waters from Big Shipley Spring. Six cubic feet per second will be conveyed through dams and ditches to multiple sections for irrigation and domestic power from January 1 to April 1 yearly. Water not returned to stream. First publication March 8 101. Last publication March 31 1947.
D G Kear warns Tom Philipson that Belmont Lode Mining Claim in Eureka Nevada has received $100 labor expenditure for 1916. If Philipson fails to contribute his share within ninety days after publication, his interest will be forfeited to Kear under Section 324 RS United States. First publication January 13 1917. last publication April 21 1917.
Notice from W J Hooper county assessor Nevada announcing that taxes on mine proceeds in Eureka County for the quarter ending March 31 1917 are due and payable. The tax collection will be strictly enforced under the law.
Notice from Distinction Mine Co dated March 2 1917 warns that no person or party may trespass on the mine surface grounds without owner consent.
Edward Skillman Jr of Eureka Nevada advertises as commission agent for Ladies Home Journal Saturday Evening Post and The Country Gentleman. He requests new subscriptions and renewals be placed through him dated November 26 1916.
Property notice from Eureka Nevada warns that anyone found on premises on South Spring Street will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Signed by Mrs and Mrs A Laird of Eureka.
Advertises sale of wild horses with contact at Post Office Box 73 in Buteks Nevada for further particulars.
The annual meeting of the stockholders will be held at the company office in Eureka Nevada on Saturday April 28 1917 at 2 o clock pm for electing a Board of Trustees and other business. C H Hiis secretary Eureka Nevada March 31 1917.
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