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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1920
Page
3
A. A. Sherman, former Pioche Record publisher, says rising freight charges on high grade ore led several leasers to quit. A mining meeting discussed pressuring railways to waive a 25 percent rate hike or reach a compromise. About six leasers have quit, with others hoping rates ease to allow continued operations.
C. W. Renfro sold 2,000 tons of alfalfa hay at 10 dollars per ton to R. L. Douglas. Douglas resold to I. H. Kent Company for an immediate 50 cent per ton profit. The market for hair forage is reported dull with average around 12 dollars per ton and a winter feeding proviso is noted.
Nevada alum deposits attract W. R. Grace & Co. to price delivery of 11 000 tons for Buenos Aires purifying needs. Western Chemical Co. near Alum, Silver Peak, readies a plant with 100 000 dollar investment and 20 ton daily capacity. Eastman and General Chemicals commit to year‑long purchases amid nationwide demand for purifying chemicals.
In Nevada State News the jury in State v Fred Wilburg found him guilty of murdering cabaret singer Dixie Miller of Tonopah and recommended life imprisonment. Other items note railway and utility actions by Public Service Commission, rate increase requests, and a proposed receiver for Nevada Packard Mines.
A past Edison interview recalls a proposed paper shirt made of 265 paper layers. It would stay sanitary with daily layer tearing to discard worn sheets, avoiding laundry costs. No record of market release or success is noted.
A New Haven Register quotation notes a trend where men must show two licenses to wed, highlighting the interlinking of marriage and car ownership in contemporary life. The line suggests a cultural emphasis on legal proof and the role of automobiles in practical partnerships.
Local banking notice states four percent annual interest on savings deposits and invites customers to review rules. The ad promotes safety deposit boxes starting at five dollars a year with key retention, drafts on major world cities, fire and life insurance from strong companies, travelers checks, and Cunard Line steamship tickets.
Authority by 1915 act requires owners to record brands or marks with the County Recorder by January 1 1916 and every five years thereafter. After January 1 1921 unrecorded brands are abandoned and may be adopted by others. Fees: 2.00 for new recording and 0.50 for re recording. Dated Sept 25 1920. Edgar Eather Eureka County Recorder. First publication Sept 25 1920. Last publication Oct 23 1920.
J. E. Sexton warns that the Nevada Transportation Company may run a daily Eureka train except Sundays if locals abandon Parcels Post. If not, service may return to tri weekly and a new fight with the Post Office is planned to demand a stage line. Pay has dropped to under $100 monthly from about $7000 annually.
Notice that the taxes on mine proceeds for the quarter ending June 30 1920 in Eureka County are due. Taxes must be paid at the assessor W W J Hoopers Eureka County office and enforcement will be strict.
The Nevada Assembly and Senate adopt Section 4 of Article Six amending Supreme Court appellate reach. It grants jurisdiction in equity and civil and selected criminal cases, permits writs of mandamus and habeas corpus, and allows designation of district judges to sit in for disqualified justices. Published Oct 9 and Oct 23, 1920.
A car in perfect mechanical condition with under 3000 miles is offered for sale. Inquiries and details are available at Milner & Bartley Corner Saloon in Eureka and inspections can be arranged at the Kelley & Rebaleat garage.
Bulletin issued under The Railroad Act as of February 29 1920 states no railroad carrier may deliver freight at destination until all tariff charges are paid. Agents are urged to enforce the mandate with prosecutions likely for violations. J E Sexton General Manager.
We have leased the F. J. Rey property on South Main street in Eureka and starting Wednesday August 11 will sell four months old lambs at 25 cents per pound in four pound or larger weights for cash.
The Nevada Transportation Company announces that starting January 1 1920 demurrage will be charged on all cars held beyond free time. Adare A Be
Notice of Application for Permission to Appropriate the Public Waters of the State of Nevada. The notice announces an intent to divert and use water resources under state law, inviting public comment and compliance with regulatory procedures.
Farm notice offering 400 acres with stock farm implements and season crops of vegetables hay and grain. For details apply at the Sentinel office.
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