Soldier of fortune Sweeny leads Polish fight against Bolsheviks
Brigadier General Charles Sweeny, a wealthy West Point graduate and veteran of Mexico and Europe, recruited American officers to aid Poland. He joined the Polish struggle in Paris, earned brigadier general rank, and led bold actions in the Bolshivik conflict after serving as an instructor in 1917 and fighting in the Argonne. He earned the Legion of Honor and other decorations.
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Nevada Transportation Company eyes daily Eureka train route
J E Sexton urges Eureka readers to support a six day service by ending parcel post use. If rejected, service would revert to tri weekly with a new clash against the Post Office Department to reinstate a stage line. Pay has fallen from about $7000 to under $100 per month.
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Nevada Transportation Company
Eureka
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Nevada Transportaton Company
J. E. Sexton
Gold leaf covers acre with small ounce test
An ounce of gold leaf, rolled out, would cover an acre of 14 square feet. The note mentions sentinel costs at three per year in advance.
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Sentinel
Henderson Banking Co Advertising Stamp
Henderson Banking Co advertises 4 percent annual savings on deposits and invites customers to review deposit rules. It offers safety deposit boxes from $3.00 yearly with key retained, drafts on major world banks, fire and life insurance, Travelers checks, and Cunard Line steamship tickets.
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Cunard Line
Notice to Record Brands and Marks in Eureka County
County Recorder Hogar Bather announces under the 1915 Act that all brands or marks must be recorded or re-recorded by January 1 1916 and every five years thereafter. After January 1 1921 no claim to an unrecorded brand will be valid. fees: recording $2 and re-recording 50 cents. Published Sept 25 to Oct 23 1920.
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County Recorder
Hogar Bather
Eureka County
Nevada
John B
Romano
Eureka
James White
M.D. B
J. G. Scrugham
Nevada Constitution Amendment No 17 Assembly Jotatation
The Assembly and Senate propose amending Section 4 of Article Six to grant the Supreme Court broad appellate power in civil and certain criminal cases and to authorize writs including mandamus certiorari and habeas corpus. Provisions cover appointment of substitute district judges if needed and compensation for travel. Second and third publications were dated Oct 9 and Oct 23, 1920.
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Assembly
State of
Nevada
Senate
Supreme Court
Tehear
Saidce
For Sale Car with Low Mileage in Eureka
A car offered for sale claims perfect mechanical condition and under 3006 miles driven. Inquiries directed to Milner and Bartley at Corner Saloon in Eureka. Inspection available at Kelley and Rebaleati garage.
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Milner & Bartley Corner
Eureka
Kelley & Rebaleati
Lamb Meat for Sale at Main Street Market Eureka
Leased the F. J. Repet property on South Main Street and starting Wednesday August 11 will sell four months old lambs at 26 cents per pound in four pound or larger cuts for cash. Lambs fed on green alfalfa will be brought into Eureka and slaughtered twice weekly. Whole carcasses sell at 22 1/2 cents per pound.
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F. J. Repetto
South Main Street
Eureka
Main Street
Notice from Nevada Transportation Company Demurrage Policy
The Nevada Transportation Company gives notice that beginning January 1, 1920 demurrage on all cars held over free time will be charged. Advt. i. BE. SEXTON.
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Nevada Transportation Company
Advt
I. BE. Sexton
Nevada Transportation Co Bulletin on Freight Charges
Nevada Transportation Co issues notice under the Railroad Act of 1920 stating no carrier by rail shall relinquish freight at destination until all tariff charges are paid, effective July 1, 1920. Agents urged to enforce the mandate and face prosecution for violations. signed J. E. Sexton, General Manager.
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J. E. Sexton
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