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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1922
Page
4
Saturday May 31 1932 subscription rates listed for single copies and six month and one year periods. The notice provides pricing for both single and longer-term subscriptions in the fifty-first year edition.
A fragment from a financial letter discusses taxation in Nevada and California, noting rising tax limits and comparing state and federal tax revenues. It highlights California’s high tax burden, with figures from 1921 and 1920, and remarks on the wealth and resourcefulness of Californians despite lower labor and goods prices.
Nevada press notes tightened liquor enforcement by prohibition officers across western Nevada. Public sentiment may push for stronger state and federal laws, with calls to enforce or repeal, while a possible modification looms if public demand remains for tougher rules. The piece also mentions varied incomes from work or parents, and a note about avoiding collisions by staying to the right.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered horizontal freight rate reductions averaging about ten percent across the nation effective July 1. Western territory faces a thirteen and a half percent cut, Eastern fourteen percent, Southern and Mountain Pacific twelve and a half percent. passenger and Pullman charges remain unchanged.
A Washington Post item notes Walter Trent developing a coal dust fuel. Raymond T. Baker, Reno banker, named president of the new venture. Joseph P. Tumulty and Baker plan a substitute coal product, with a suncentrated fuel process patented by Trent. An Alexandria company organizes to manufacture and exploit the fuel, leasing Virginia Shipbuilding Corporation idle plant.
Detroit May 23 A public mass meeting to organize a Henry Ford for President club will be held tonight in Dearborn, a Detroit suburb, to promote Ford running on an independent ticket. Posters announcing the session appeared in Dearborn today as local leaders push for an honest currency plank.
Virginia City Nev May 23 A miners meeting over the Gold Hill strike drew only six of the original walkout group. A three man committee was named to confer with the earlier committee to end the strike. Officials report the trouble largely settled and a formal declaration of an end is expected to invite miners from elsewhere to the Comstock. Modifications include shaft whistle timing for work and breaks. 230 underground and 276 surface workers affected with 4-5 added daily.
The Free Press reports a large Elko transfer as Charles Henderson residence and 23 adjoining lots move to Elko’s John J. Hunter for a five figure sum. The brick modern home on Idaho Street includes a garage and tennis court, currently occupied by W. L. Sheeler, with proximity to the railroad.
In Los Angeles on May 23 a proposed expose titled The Sins of Hollywood was deemed too scurrilous to admit at malls by Mark Herron, deputy U S district attorney. Clark E. Webster, postal inspector, opened an inquiry to identify the author and publisher of the 225 page volume featuring a Memphis Topheles image and a female star as a moron picture camera on its cover.
Bly Times reports G. F. Boreman as deputy attorney general has filed in district court a complaint seeking the abolition of part of the red light district and to declare it a nuisance. the owners of property in that section would be restrained from renting property for immoral purposes.
Joe Tognini of Silverton, owner of mining interests, puts up a city limits sign reading Slow Down to 75 Miles an Hour at desert town edge. Near Clark's Station forty miles away another sign proclaims Mon No Speed Limit Here. Sacramento Bee plans Fresno revival later this year with a fresh start.
Elko Free Press reports a suit against J. J. Hylton J. J. Hylton Ranching Company and Archie R. Clayton with Thur Clayton and partners, seeking a receiver and accounting. The 29,400 acre ranch with 2620 head of cattle 200 horses and 3800 tons of hay tied to a 400000 dollar loan forms the collateral base. The partnership dissolved January after a June 1912 formation, with collateral needs prompting inclusion of partnership assets. Estimated value near 1 million dollars.
Carson Indians join Al Ambrose in Sacramento whiskers celebration this week while T. J. Reese wins Fallon pumping plant contract for 22 541 14. J. Poujade closes Frank Ranch estate in five months distributing 75000 to creditors. Rabies in Fallon leads to dog muzzling law change with 48 hour impound and kill. Stray cats in Fallon risk due to rabies. Esmeralda County tightens dog licensing enforcement. Sagebrush Baseball League forming with seven Western Nevada towns and Connie Mack approval. City Marshal McFarlane outlines plan for hobo bread line to curb crime and aid vagrants.
The notice states that the reward offered under April 21, 1919, for information leading to the conviction and imprisonment of anyone stealing cattle, horses, or hogs has been withdrawn effective June 1, 1922. Signed by State Board of Stock Commissioners President H F Dangberg and Secretary Edward Records.
Nevada officials condemn the vehicle license statute as unfair though unfixable until a new Legislature meets. The issue bars returning unearned license money when cars leave the state or are sold during license periods. President Walter J. Clark protests and the Attorney General limits action to confiscatory methods. Also noted: Tokyo census finds 44 grooms ages 10 to 15 and 145 brides under 16.
Clear mountain water ice offered for delivery in Eureka twice weekly. Price is one cent per pound in small quantities, or 75 cents per 100 pound lot. Orders arranged through M. M. Fletcher. Delivery is available now and through the coming summer months.
A catalog of baby chicks available including Tancredes and Tom Barron White Leghorns Golden Buff and Brown Leghorns Anconas Black Minorcas Buff Orpingtons R J Reds Barred and White Rocks.
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