Honor Roll Honors Made Up of Attendances and Grades
The honor roll for the month ending September 28 lists pupils who were never absent or tardy and met minimum scores in department and scholarship. First through eighth grades are named, including Flora Evans, Leland Laird, Viola Evans, Orrill Fletcher, Thelma Romano, Annie Pratt, Herman Bremenkampf, Julius Farovini, Pauline Hijul, Oliver Pratt, and others, with teachers noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Evans
Telfer Kitchen
Lois Kelley
Buster Spracklin
Wanda Spracklin
Vers Zedow
Leland Laird
Adelbert
Josephine Jerrites
Herman Bremenkampf
Jean Davis
Nolan Reynolds
Julius Farovini
Pauline Hijul
Annie Porch
Oliver Pratt
Yula Reynolda
Estella Rogantini
Mas
Cramrrs McGritivaay
Ruby Hill Honor Roll Pupils for September end
Ruby Hill announces an honor roll list of pupils who were neither tardy nor absent for the month ending September 28. Names include Vida Kitchen Clarence Kitchen Rosalind Jury Ruby Jury Melba Harris Carl Harrie Etta Jurey Mapet Kream. Teacher Mapet Kream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Hill
Affidavits, Location Records From Western Mines
Documents of record list affidavits of location for several mines in Nevada, Sunset Nos. 1 and 2 in Safford district, Leonard mine in Eureka district, all recorded in late September to early October. A head on collision in Pine Valley injures two drivers, S. F. Stollenwerck and W. S. Yates, leaving both cars out of commission after a high speed crash on a bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Mt. Hope
A. P. Tenwoord
Nevada
Sunset
Safford
Hal J. Listy
Leonard
Eureka
Wilbur J. McDonald
S. F. Stollenwerck
Yates
Pine Valley
Catholic Services By Rev. Father McNally In Eureka
Rev Father J J McNally will conduct Catholic services in Eureka with a Rogary Sermon and Benediction Saturday October 6 at 7 30 p m. Sunday Mass follows at 10 30 a m.
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Father J. J. McNally
Eureka
Eureka boys thank Frank and James Romano at Diamond Valley
A group from Eureka who traveled by auto to American Lake on Saturday September 22 express gratitude through Seamover for a generous hot lunch at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Romano and Mr. and Mrs. James Romano’s Diamond Valley ranch home. Relatives and friends who joined them at Palisade are also thanked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
American Lake
Frank Romano
James Romano
Diamond Valley
Palisade
Destructive Fire Destroys Simcox and Lani Garage Elko
An October fire gutted the Simcox and Lani garage in Elko, threatening the Mayer hotel. The shop housed many autos, all saved. officials suspect incendiary origin due to odd hour and wiring. Loss estimated around $20,000 with $7,000 insured. Simcox and Lani vow immediate rebuilding.
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Elo Independent
Simcox & Lani
Mayer
Apne
Messrs
Simcox
Lani
Elko
Note of Eurekans Thomas H Hooper visits Ely Nev
Thomas H Hooper formerly of Eurekan Barth Eureka County Nev arrived in Ely last Monday visiting Mr and Mrs Bartley J Smithson. He is impressed by conditions in Ely and will have Mrs Hooper join him early next week. He is seeking a suitable residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Hooper
Barth
Eureka County
Nev
Ely
Bartley J. Smithson
Mr. Hooper
Unclaimed Letters List at Eu reka Post Office 1917
The Eu reka Nevada post office lists unclaimed letters dated October 6, 1917. Names include Phil Abe Wright Mrs G O Harris Andy Mohan Martin Bizcay Roberts Clarke Risto Dohnich John Vittle Mrs J Long Peale Acharren Gnidoro Anchorena Tynacio Anchorena William Waddell and Laura Hoeg h Postmaster requests claimants reply as Advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Nevada
Phil Abe Wright
G. O. Harris
Andy Mohan Martin Bizcay Roberts
Clarke Risto Dohnich
John Vittle
J. Long
Peale Acharren Gnidoro Anchorena
Tynacio Anchorena
William Waddell
Laura Hoegh
Draft Dodger Reward Notice In Carson City
Fifty dollars reward is offered for the arrest or information leading to the arrest of men who failed to appear for examination under the draft law or to report for service after certification, according to the adjutant general's office via the provost marshal general. Metals prices listed show Silver at 91 18 cents, copper at 23.60, and lead at 8.00 in New York and Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Carson City
Adjutant-General's Office
Citizenship for Indians Clarified by Federal Opinion
Adjutant General Sullivan sought a formal opinion from Attorney General Thatcher on when an Indian becomes a U S citizen. Washington authorities say ownership of land in fee or living apart from tribe with civilized habits confirms citizenship. In a separate incident, Tama Tabaracci lost control of a Ford car, injuring James Morris, a Belmont mill employee and Millers resident, who died four hours later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Exemption Board of
Nevada
United States
Sullivan
Thatcher
Washington
Tama Tabaracci
James Morris
Belmont Mill
Millers
Sufnn
Jack Rabbits for Food Show Plentiful West
Washington reports the department of agriculture will study distribution of jack rabbits to reduce crop damage and lower meat costs. The drive aims to boost awareness of these pests as food, noting rabbits can weigh about three pounds dressed and are abundant across vast western farmlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Far West
Department of Agriculture
Our Unpaid Laborers Birds Do Great Work
The Chicago News cites ornithologists and crop experts warning that neglect to conserve birds costs farmers. Insects destroy about one tenth of U S crop value, with over 100,000 insect species harming fields. Stomachs of forty bird species show phoebes kingbirds swallows and warblers among top insect-eaters, while crows and crow blackbirds are also net beneficial to agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Federal Department of Agriculture
Chicago News
The Indoor and the Outdoor Man in American Magazine
Dean Herman Schneider outlines two archetypes of men. The indoor type seeks shelter and warmth during a blizzard, finding coziness in the inglenook and protection. The outdoor type seizes the urge to confront the storm, envisioning construction or prospecting work with keen focus.
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Dean Herman Schneider
Ants Use Real Toilet Articles in Cleanliness
A St Nicholas writer notes ants are meticulous about dirt and employ true toilet tools. An authority says these ants use coarse and fine toothed combs hair brushes sponges washes and even soap. Their combs are attached to their legs and they clean whenever pollened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Nicholas
It Was Mother Fe Dr Black I spe Sirs
The dialogue portrays Mrs Brown explaining to a doctor that she followed directions to give Pete head pills three times daily, but she ran out and Pete remains ill, in a quaint dialect reflecting rural life and healthcare access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black
Brown
Bridegroom's family dynamics noted in Courier Journal
In Louisville's Courier Journal a witty exchange observes wedding ceremony power plays. The bride's mother supposedly blocks the groom's mother's influence, while society presumes the bride bears the heavier burden of favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louieville
Liberty Loan Drive Starts Nationwide Campaign
Washington Oct 1 The second Liberty Loan drive opened at noon to raise 3 000 000 000 in subscriptions. Postmaster General Burleson ordered stamps cancelled with Back the boys in the trenches Buy a Liberty bond. The effort mobilizes 25 000 banks 12 Federal reserve districts and vast volunteer effort from industries and volunteers across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Burleson
Treasury
Federal Reserve Banks
Central
Womans’ Liberty Loan Committee
W. G. McAdoo
Not a Citizen Doctor McLean Applies for Federal Citizenship
Prominent Nevada physician and Democratic leader Dr Donald McLean applied for citizenship papers in Carson City Federal Court. For 24 years he has enjoyed native-born privileges and was found to be a British subject. He has voted in Colorado and Nevada and currently serves as physician for the State prison and orphans' home, and as consulting physician for the State Industrial Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Maclean
Democratic Party
Nevada
Carson City
McClean
Colorado
State Industrial Commission
Must Intensify Work in Schools
President Wilson calls for intensified and extended work in all schools as a permanent wartime measure. He asks Herbert Hoover and Commissioner Claxton to prepare lessons that extend school work and add practical value during the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Herbert Hoover
Claxton
Department of Education
Greater of Two Evils Says Uncle Eben on Gossip
In a raspy frontier voice Uncle Eben argues that a person who tells everything may be nearly as harmful as one who cannot stop sharing. The maxim frames moral choice through harsh local wisdom and a comic caution about truth telling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Eben
Dar
Nye County Boy Deserted From Nye Contingent
A Nye County youth named Frank Kolich left with a Nye contingent bound for American Lake and later disappeared after a Sacramento stop. Despite authorities’ search and a party’s request, he has not been found. Kali protested the departure and was pacified with assurances he might be relieved from service at American Lake.
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Nye County
Frank Kolich
Nye
American Lake
Sacramento
Kali
Oil Spill Contaminates River Water Near Carlin
Reports say the Boldt river between Carlin and nearby area is covered with oil from Southern Pacific shops at Carlin. The water is reportedly fully polluted with pools and eddies along the shore, and authorities work to enforce regulations to prevent further contamination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elko
Boldt
Carlin
Pysnde
Southern Pacific
Baniang
Buck J. A Sewell Drives Hay Harvest With Cars
J. A. Sewell, president of the First National Bank of Elko and major county landowner, could not hire enough labor to harvest a huge hay crop. He attached buckrakes to automobiles to cut the work, running cars over the meadow to push hay into stacks, achieving ten times the output at lower cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto
J. A Sewell
First National Bank of
Elko
Lem
Girl Wins Fair Prizes At Fallon Fair
Miss Martha J Patterson aged 16 daughter of Mr and Mrs E C Patterson of Carson wins blue ribbons and $3 cash prizes for best specimens of darning hand stitching and sewing exhibited at the Fallon Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha J. Patterson
E. C. Patterson
Carson
Fallon Fair
Animals Attack the Lungs In Predator Encounters
The London Graphic notes how predators target lungs when striking prey. It explains big cats and big felines instinctively aim for the lungs, delivering fatal blows by striking behind the shoulder blades or from behind.
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London
Secret Near Next Door Involving Mrs Next Door
Fragmentary dialogue hints at a dread scandal linked to Mrs Next Door. A reader asks for a secret, claiming Chicago Herald knowledge, but the source text provides no verifiable details or names beyond conjecture.
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Mel
Chicago Herald
Overcoats offered at ten dollars in Eureka ad
John B. Venturino of Eureka Nevada advertises a clearance of all coats at ten dollars each. The message promises real bargains as winter approaches, urging shoppers to seize the opportunity before snow flies.
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John B. Venturino
Eureka
Nevada
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Eureka Sentinel
B. A. Seiliman
Mapet Kream
Recorder of
Catholic Church Services
Simcox & Lani Garage
Eurekans
Jack Rabbits
United States Treasury Department
Dodge
Studebaker
Ford
Spopir
Eureka Garage & Supply Co
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