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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1921
Page
3
The article describes sharks yielding oil from livers for medicine and lubrication, fins used for gelatine and ornaments, livers for shark oil, skin treated to resemble vulcanized rubber, and other parts made into gloves, glue, fertilizer, or chicken feed. Fishing is likened to whaling with harpoon guns.
October reports show copper consumption rising with exports to foreign lands and the United States. Structural demand for the red metal grows, reducing on hand stock while October production and trade indicate overall higher activity than prior period.
Twin Falls Idaho Nov 7 Mrs Lydia Meyer Southard found guilty in district court last week of murdering her fourth husband Edward F Meyer was sentenced today to 10 years to life in the Idaho State penitentiary. She appeared with her lawyers no sign of stealing shown. Appeals were entered but no stay requested and she is to begin serving within days. The proceedings were witnessed by a large crowd and lasted under 16 minutes.
London reports Sir Thomas Parkinson, a London physician to Lloyd George, declares radium a failure as a cancer treatment. He says it is not only ineffective but dangerous, its burning effect can worsen disease. New Zealand arrival prompts debate among London specialists who call his view nonsense.
Edwin Carr, a young bandit captured in Tonopah and taken to Los Angeles, was tried for assault on an autoist, found guilty and given life. His partner Ralph Howitt awaits trial. They had assaulted a Los Angeles man, stole his car, and were captured in Tonopah. Carson City News also reports charges against T. L. Withers, Nevada vocational training works officer and state American Legion commander, for pernicious political activities.
State Engineer J G Serugham reports the Humboldt river adjudication is ninety nine percent complete with the 1500 water rights nearly all settled. Findings will go to district judges for review, protests window opens ninety days, and if approved, formation of irrigation districts and reclamation work follows.
Dr Worden county health officer said last Saturday that smallpox broke out at Deeth Elko County. Investigations found the Indians in that vicinity had the disease in several families but mild. One case among whites, a 6 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John McDermott, was affected.
Report notes ten stamps in operation at the old Mayflower mine in Rhyolite with a large body of commercial ore developed at Mayflower and Starlight that may keep the mill busy for years. A rush to the Reveille range about fifty five miles east of Goldfield has started, with wide staking. Johnny hunts and sites made first locations amid recent high grade gold finds.
John L. McNab argues nations face an economic crisis and must choose between bankruptcy and prosperity through armed forces limits. He cites the Washington conference as a step toward proportional armament cuts, reducing taxation and avoiding spiraling war costs.
Notice states J. B. McQuillan of Nevada will join B. Cole in the Keller Street cream and egg business as a half owner, with formal entry on November 1, to forget desert excitement and devote himself to poultry in Petaluma, California.
Compressed air is now supplied to the Hiawatha and Richardson tunnels at Austin and headings are being advanced to cut known veins. The project advances with improved ventilation and ongoing rock cutting, marking a steady pace in underground work.
Pershing County commissioners agreed to cooperate with the State Tax Commission in a reappraisal of Love Lock town property to avoid the ten percent increase in valuations set by the State Board of Equalization. Elko County officials have been ordered to implement the ten percent increase mandated by the same board.
Attendance at Tonopah schools reaches a historic high with 669 pupils enrolled and officials expect the 700 mark to be surpassed before the semester ends in January.
The Europa Cafe is now under the management of Mrs. K Morse. Henceforth first class meals will be served. Single meals priced at 50 cont a month 40.00? Chicken dinner 75 mt Nevada.
For Sale Best King Egg Coal priced at 15.75 per ton on cars at Eureka. The price will rise for those without orders when mine coal costs increase. Coal can be forked so buyers avoid any fine.
Bulletin No. 2 of the Eureka Nevada Railway Co warns that after July 1 1920 no carrier shall deliver freight until all tariff charges are paid. Agents are expected to enforce this mandate and the company will pursue prosecution for violations. Signed EB Sexton General Manager.
The Eureka Nevada Railway Company gives notice that future demurrage on all cars held over free time will be charged.
Notice to creditors for administrator Pera Corta of Biko County Nevada. Application No 6584. First publication November 5 1931 last publication December 3 1921. State Engineer seeks permission to divert water for stockwatering via a well and pump to troughs. Water use limited to stockwatering. periodical notices at state archives.
Notice is given that on November 7 1921 Corta of Elko Nevada filed for a water appropriation under Statutes 1919. From Corta Well No 2 in Sec 14 T26N R52BM a quarter cubic foot per second will be conveyed to troughs in Sec 14 T56NR52B MDB&M via pipes for farming use with water returned to the stream. First publication date appears as November 7 1921 with last publication December 10 1921.
Notice to Julius Huebner and heirs that co owners expended over 100 on each claim for 1920 and 1921 labor under U S law. If not cured within ninety days after service or publication, interest will be forfeited to co owners who funded the labor. First publication appears to be December 4 with last on December 11.
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