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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1920
Page
3
Former Mrs George Nixon discusses love and marriage ethics and personal life in an interview. She argues lasting partnerships need shared honor in business and romance, notes age differences can be acceptable, and insists on private boundaries and self reliance.
The Panama Canal must show about 112000000 in annual excess revenue over expenses to pay 3 percent dividends. Over five years the operation ran a deficit of 4615690.75, not counting upkeep or depreciation, implying a five year shortfall near 65000000. The piece urges expanded commercial use and criticizes government freight-rate policies affecting Western railroads.
Elko Independent remarks that all candidates and parties for the fall campaign will be asked to pay cash in advance for advertising. The paper notes prior unpaid accounts and declares willingness to exclude those not fully solvent, including even trusted officials, to avoid being swindled again.
Chicago announces plans for the largest hotel in the world to span three blocks along Lake Michigan and Sheridan road. The five-unit complex includes the Edgewater Beach hotel as one unit with 400 rooms, a 2500-seat theatre, a three-block peacock alley, 400 kitchenettes, a sixteen-story bachelor unit, and a daily minimum rate of 15 dollars. The project cost is estimated at 15 million dollars.
British manufacturers tour Germany report that Britain has seized a trade advantage by exporting large quantities of raw materials without cash payment while taking manufactured goods in exchange. German plants fear long contract lockups with British buyers as Sweden supplies iron ore and France struggles with unfavorable exchange rates and loss of U S trade leverage. France risks losing agricultural tools to Germany, and Versailles era shifts push Britain to consolidate influence in central Europe amid French military cautions.
Classified ad lists a Steinway piano for sale in good order, used but not abused, with a reasonable price. Address inquiries to Sentinel office in Eu reka Nevada, Box F. Also: 5 B 1E Cadillac in first class condition advertised for sale through the Sentinel office, P21-tt.
Henderson Banking Co advertises four percent annual savings, safety boxes from three dollars yearly with key held by the customer. Drafts on major world cities at low rates, fire and life insurance, traveler’s checks, and Cunard Line steamship tickets offered.
The Nevada Transportation Company gives notice that beginning January 1 1920 demurrage on all cars held over free time will be charged. Aart. 4, B. Sexton.
Moscow reports Britain ready to negotiate a trade treaty with Soviet Russia to open markets and send raw materials to Britain. The House of Commons gave no denial and hinted such a proceeding may be under contemplation. A clean town slogan follows the note on commerce.
Domingo Recatume of Eureka Nevada offers a reward of 1500 dollars for information leading to the recovery of 230 Rambouillet ewes stolen March 23 1920 while moving from Green Springs near Rosevear ranch White Pine County to Railroad Canyon Elko County The sheep were seen two miles north of Monte Christo and bedded south of Six Mile Mouse They are two and three year olds branded with R on the back and tinder crop The reward pays in full only if all 230 head are recovered Communications should be sent to Elko Nevada care Henderson Banking Company April 28 1920
The Railroad Act requires carriers to withhold delivery of freight until all tariff charges are paid after July 1 1920. Agents are instructed to enforce this mandate and prosecute violations. E Sexton General Manager.
Eureka County Nevada calls for sealed bids to repair and paint the Courthouse Jail and Firehouse. Bids due June 14 1920 at 2 PM with plans on file in the Clerkoffice. Work must be completed by August 20 1990 unless extended and performance bond required. The board may reject all bids.
All stockmen in need of pure blood 2 year old Hereford bulls who have passed the tuberculine test may purchase in any quantity by applying to Tony Romano Box 83 Eureka Nevada.
An obscure quote reflects that wealth does not define clothing choices as the speaker argues it is safe for a millionaire to wear overalls. The remark hints at era tension between class and fashion, suggesting a Line of distinction remains between refined crease and greasy attire.
Fenton Fulkerson as Administrator presents his first and final account and petition for distribution for the estate of Caroline Wenban deceased. A hearing is set for June 7, 1920 at 1 p.m. in Eureka County Nevada court. All interested persons must appear to show cause why the account should not be settled and the distribution granted. Dated May 4, 1920.
Eureka Nevada April 23 1930 notice states all dogs found running at large without a muzzle may be shot on sight due to recent rabies cases. James Mackey Shoritt by J A Rattazzi Deputy signs the order.
Notice that the tax on mine proceeds for Eureka County for the quarter is due by March 31 1920. W J Hooper sanessor of Eureka County Nevada warns that the law will be strictly enforced at his office in Eureka.
Alma Woods of Eureka Nevada applied April 5 1920 under Section 59 Chapter 140 to appropriate public waters from Twin Springs for stock watering. Dam and pipes will convey 0.25 cubic feet per second to NW of SW 6 T18N R60E MDB MML, water not returned to stream. State Engineer J G Scrugham announced May 8 1920 with last publication June 5 1920.
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