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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1920
Page
3
A colorful exposé claims the overalls craze was a scheme to enrich makers. It alleges New York factories surged 600 percent as Sorenson sold out, moved to Paris, and funded an orchestra with American Jar music.
A wool expert notes that the wool cost in an ordinary suit rose 4.74 in five years while finished suit prices climbed far more. The American Woolen Company posts 40 earnings per share, up from 14, possibly influencing price trends amid paper shortages and other factors.
The Nevada State News reports on January 1 1920 sheep values and milch cow total, notes plans to form an Elko County Fair Association and remodel the old rodeo grounds. It adds forest service cuts in 1920 grazing authorizations, a Nevada import of 200 Corriedale sheep from New Zealand, a $25,000 venture, and assignments for University of Nevada and Lyon County staff to select stock. Also mentions Gen. C Jonson becoming Eureka California High School principal and junior college dean despite Eureka population context.
A letter urging him to be a candidate for President, ex President Taft noted as out of contention. The item presents a brief political stance tied to Taft's lack of pursuit of the presidency.
Chicago dispatch notes a broad wave of apparel price reductions from 10 to 50 percent across men’s and women’s wear, shoes, hats, and textiles. Merchants cite stock levels, eastern market break, and slow demand. banks warn only moderate financing as stocks deplete. Public notices quote retailers and officials warning the trend may not persist.
Ely Times reports White Pine County Commissioners adopted a resolution authorizing County Treasurer Thomas A Bath to sell county road bonds totaling 150000 to the highest bidder. Funds will pay the county’s share of constructing the Lincoln highway from Eureka County boundary to the Utah line.
Mary White attempted suicide after her leap year proposal to Joseph Keller was rejected. She invited Keller to dinner, took him to a picture show, and proposed marriage saying she had furnished an apartment for him. Hospital reports say her wounds are not serious.
A wave of arrivals and visits to Eureka from Tonopah Asusa and San Pedro includes Jos Clauson Clarence Kirk J A Atchinson and W M Clute. Notable notes report Mrs Peters Guill and child, H G Gililan death from tick fever, and various locals planning new shops and business moves. The Eureka Land and Stock Company resumes sheep shearing at Oak Station while other residents plan summer ranching and lodging, with public notices and district court actions noted.
Washington May 15 Western senators discussed a drop in silver prices and the possibility of an international combine keeping the selling price low. Senator Pittman said the government will buy all American silver at $1 an ounce and mentioned a Treasury plan to issue certificates for producers. He noted wartime melting of $100,000,000 of silver and argued the government would replace it at $1 an ounce, even if foreign silver falls to 60 cents. He cited Germany and France melting their silver currencies and Asiatic markets pausing. Senator Thomas pressed for other factors. Pittman suggested more may exist but the government is not a party to any combine. Also referenced was a long-standing boycott aimed at keeping livelier prices down.
California Cattlemen urge members to keep cattle out of state markets and to ship to Montana if a feed shortage arises, following a reported drop in price paid to producers for beef cattle.
Navy honors return of first World War dead aboard Nereus as flag draped coffins are carried ashore and saluted by guards. Separate Fresno note reports gasoline restriction for pleasure cars to three gallons and confirms widespread fuel limits. In agriculture forest cattle and sheep numbers rise while permits climb. local mining news covers wise outlook and trips by J. S. Biale, Frank McBride, and others with road improvements on the Lincoln Highway near Austin.
The Southern Pacific reports irrigation projects along the Sunset Route near Gila Bend Arizona. Plans include a dam in the Gila mountains and a 40 mile canal to irrigate 6000 acres north east of Gila with cotton and other crops to follow. A Tulsa promoter, A Gillespie, leads the venture with work proceeding toward next year's start. Paris to New York in ten hours if new French aviation tech enables high altitude nonstop transatlantic flight from France to America.
Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned until 2 PM June 7 1920 for furnishing and fabricating a 126 foot Through Pratt Truss Span with riveted shop connections and all parts ready for erection totaling about 102000 pounds of structural steel. Plans and terms available at the undersigned office or Eureka County Clerk. A $15 cash deposit is required for plan copies refundable upon return in good condition. Bids must be on Highway Department forms with a 5 percent certified check. Right to reject any or all bids reserved. Cottrell State Highway Engineer Carson City Nevada.
In the Third Judicial District Court of Nevada Eureka County the estate of James Murray deceased names Dan Morrison as executor appointed May 19 1920. Creditors must file claims with vouchers and affidavits within three months from first publication May 22 1920. First publication May 22 1920. Last publication June 26 1920.
The article urges bond holders to keep Liberty Bonds until maturity, noting government promises to pay and the risk of selling at losses. It compares market fluctuations to supply and demand, advising purchasing more at low rates and highlighting steady interest and eventual face value return. It warns against short sighted selling and stresses prudent investment during wartime.
A controversial editorial accused a city businessman of bugging his stenographer and warned him to quit or face publication. The next day thirty seven merchants visited the office, paid subscriptions, placed large ad commitments, and urged the editor to ignore sensational tales.
Ford Motor Company seeks reorganization with Michigan Secretary of State forming a $100 million consolidated entity merging auto and tractor businesses. It requests authority to manufacture internal combustion locomotives and railroad cars, plus airplanes. Railroad car power plants and small locomotives could fit hundreds of small railroads with efficient one or two man operation. The tram auto mobile makers have started similar ventures.
Senators Pittman and Henderson pledged support for the McFadden gold relief bill. Letters from each senator to the Reno Chamber of Commerce promise strong efforts to secure early Senate action and Pittman would push the House committee to report the measure before adjournment.
Outlook for western metal mining grows brighter as Utah Colorado Nevada Idaho and nearby districts report new properties developing and old mines revealing new ore bodies. Mills are revamped and investments rise daily, signaling lively times ahead, per Salt Lake Mining Review.
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