Garvan credits women buyers in curb on profiteering
Assistant Attorney General Garvan says government price-gouging probes extend to many cities and rely on DOJ help from New York. He rejects merchant claims of patriotism, credits women shoppers and the press for lowering prices as the market recedes but not to prewar levels. He notes downward trends may slow yet a general recession is underway.
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Garvan
Huntog
Department of Justice
New York
Mr. Garvan
Garvan Wuld
Wool Prices Break Amid Slump in Demand and Prices
Only seven American woolen mills bid at the Boston auction under British government auspices, with 30 percent of offered raw material sold and price cuts of 10 to 20 percent. Observers see this as a postwar peak retreat driven by canceled orders and softer London Liverpool markets, signaling a return toward normal prices before the war but not prewar levels.
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Boston
London
Liverpool
Imported foxes die at Lake Tanoe farm
The first fox kits born at Richard Kirman's Lake Tahoe fox farm died from improper care and wrong medicine. Of four foxes shipped last fall from Prince Edward Island, two escaped and one was later captured. The captured fox was mounted. Kirman plans to import more foxes from Prince Edward Island next fall. The Fallon Eagle reports Western Union ordered Fallon to be on a special wire to improve service due to rising local telegraph traffic.
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Richard Kirman
Lake Tahoe
Prince Edward Inland
Canada
Kirman
Prince Edward Island
Fallon Eagle
Western Union Company
Fallon
Telegraph Company
Cadillac for sale in first class condition
Classified ad notes a Cadillac car in first class condition offered for sale. Inquiries directed to the Sentinel office. F21-tf.
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Cadillac
Sentinel
Bootlegger Methods on Mexican Frontier
Nogales Arizona reports a border liquor smuggling fad using clever disguises. Inspectors seized sixty quarts hidden in a car under a running board and found a coffin corset concealing whiskey with a spigot and hollow walls. An officer notes smugglers rely on nervous tells and unusual dress to conceal contraband during crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nogales
Arizona
Sam
United States
Mexico
Gore
Time Change Force San Francisco Brokers to Start Early
The New York daylight saving shift forces San Francisco brokers to open at 6 a.m. coast time, leaving the financial district with many early car arrivals and brokers arriving by 5 a.m. as they adjust. Some attempted to block the change, but city ordinance efforts failed. Brokers gain free afternoons though the mornings feel impossible.
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast
New York
Voust
Board of Governors
The
New York Exchange
Financial District
Comfort Tips From The Camp Kitchen And Home Almanac
The article lists practical tricks such as using chalk powder to deter ants and around food, applying essential oils to repel mosquitoes, and using cold water ammonia mix to remove grease spots. It also provides campfire methods to heat tents with hot stones and tips to open jars with hot rocks and neutralize burnt flavors with raw potato. It ends with a moral about cheerfulness and kindness easing life’s rough spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stronella
Ely Wife Kills Husband in Central Ely Home
James C. Healy a locomotive engineer with Nevada Northern was shot and killed by his wife Marie M. Healy at their Central Ely residence Tuesday in a reported death struggle. She says an intruder entered by a window fired a pistol then acid was thrown and she fired in self defense. Mrs. Healy is charged with first degree murder and held on $10,000 bond at the county jail while hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Healy
Nevada Northern Railway
Marie M. Healy
Central Ely
Healy
Carson Boy Claimed for Inventions and Royalties
The article profiles Roy Rich ard of Carson son of Mr and Mrs G W Rich ard who earns 3000 dollars monthly from a tubing catcher invention for off shore drilling plus 1000 dollars monthly for patent infringement damages and further royalties from a peri scope gun. He is a Carson High School and State University alumnus. Premier John Oliver of Prince Rupert suggests slaughtering seasons to use hides for shoes with fishermen supporting the idea to curb sea lion predation of fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moy Rrewards
G. W. Richard
Thin City
Roy
Carson High School
State University
Prince Rupert
B. C
John Oliver
Notice of hearing on extension of payment in mining estate
In Eureka Nevada Third Judicial District Court the estate of James Murray deceased Dan Morrison executor schedules a hearing on June 14 1920 at 1 pm to decide extending the time for W E Turley to make the first payment under an option to purchase mining claims. Interested parties must appear and show cause why the order should not be granted. First publication May 29 1920 last publication June 12 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Murray
Eureka
Nvada
Dan Morrison
W. E. Turley
Caroline
Eureka County
State of
Nevada
R. McCrarles
Nevada Notice of Land Entry By Milton B. Badt Elko
United States Land Office at Elko Nevada publishes a notice that Milton B Badt of Elko Nevada has filed to enter locate under sections 3206 3207 of the Revised Statutes on land described as the NW4 SW84 Sec 14 T23N R51E M D M. Adverse claimants or objectors must file affidavits of protest by June 30 1920. First publication May 29 1920 Last publication June 26 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Elko
Nevada
Milton B. Badt
State of
N. W
S. W
BE. M.D. M
John E. Robbins
Register
Eureka County Mining Tax Due for First Quarter 1920
Notice that taxes on the proceeds of the mines in Eureka County for the quarter ending March 31, 1920, are due. Taxes payable to W. J. Hooper, Assessor, Eureka County, Nevada, with strict enforcement of the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka County
Eureka
W. J. Hooper
Nevada
Bids Open For Pratt Truss Span Contractor Plans
Contractors will file sealed proposals by 2 PM June 7 1920 for furnishing and fabricating a Pratt Truss Span with riveted shop connections and 102000 pounds of structural steel. Plans and forms available at the undersigned Eureka County Clerk office with a $16 cash deposit. bids must include a 5 percent certified check. Nevada State Highway Engineer C Cottrell Reserve right to reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Highway Department
C, C. Cottrell
Carson City
Nevada
New Local Train Schedule
Palisade Nevada March 8 1920 trains leave Palisade Wednesdays as Mondays and Fridays at 8 00 a m. Hureka Nevada trains will not wait for Southern Pacific trains 5 or 20 the need to connect for eastbound express no longer exists. J E SEXTON General Manager.
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Palisade
Nevada
Hureka
Southern Pacific
J. E. Sexton
Knights Meet Weekly at Ite Castle Hall Schedule
Meetings held every Tuesday at Ite Castle Hall North Main Street starting October 1 through March 31 at 7 PM and April 1 through September 30 at 7 30 PM All Brother Knights in good standing are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ite Castle Hall
North Main Street
All Brother Knights In Good Peas
Notice of dog patrol and rabies risk in Eureka
Eureka Nevada sheriff James Mackey warns that dogs found running at large without tags may be shot on sight due to recent rabies cases. Deputy J A Rattazzi confirms action and date April 23 1920.
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Eureka
James Mackey
J. A. Rattazzi
Nevada
Nevada Transportation Co Bulletin on Freight Charges
Nevada Transportation Co issues Bulletin No 2 under the Railroad Act of February 29 1920 directing that from July 1 1920 no carrier may deliver freight until all tariff charges are paid. The company will assist prosecution for violations and Sentinel subscription is 2 dollars yearly in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Sexton
Bulls for Sale Hereford bulls TB tested by Tony Romano
All stockmen in need of Pure Blood two year old Hereford bulls may buy any quantity. Bulls have passed the tuberculine test and are available by applying to Tony Romano Box 83 Hureka Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Romano
Hureka
Nevada
Notice of Demurrage Charges by Nevada Transportation Co
The Nevada Transportation Company announces that starting January 1, 1020 demurrage charges apply to all cars held beyond free time. Adrt, 1. 8. amxton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada Transportation Company
Adrt
Proposals for Courthouse Jail and Fire House Repair Work
Bid notices from Bureta County Nevada call for bids to paint and repair the Eureka County Courthouse Jail and Fire House. Bids due May 4 1920 at 3 PM in Eureka town. work must finish by August 20 1920. bonds required. Board may reject all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Bureta County
Nevada
Jane
A. D
Eureka
Eureka County
Cee Board of County
Cosmenerexs
Notice to Creditors in the Estate of James Murray
The executor of James Murray deceased is Reynolds and Bather Attorneys for Executor. Creditors must file claims with vouchers and affidavits with the court within three months from the first publication date May 22 1920. Dated Eureka Nevada May 2 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Murray
Eureka
Nevada
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Ely
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Third Judicial District Court
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Eureka, Elko, White Pine
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Julius Minoletti
H. M. Burdick
C. Co
D. E. Nostrosa
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Neive
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Main and Clark Sts
Eureka, Nev
Ferinda Curto
Furre
Rose Curto
Parcons
Eureka, Nevada
Henderson Banking CO
Cunard Line
Stockgrowers and Ranchers’ Bank OF Reno, Nevada
Uhalde & Palma
Third Judicial District
State
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Bec
J. G
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Attorneys For Executor
North Mainstre
Rudolph Zadow
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