Nation backs war loan drive with record subscription
The people respond to the governments call for a three billion dollar war loan with a fully met goal and indications of a subscription well beyond that amount.
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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1917
Page
2
Food Conservation Week Urges Households to Save Food
The government launches a closing week of a national food conservation drive urging housewives to aid the war effort. The Secretary of Agriculture cites $700,000,000 annual food waste and calls for signing pledges and distributing cards to cut waste. Women are urged to play a greater role in this war effort by minimizing food waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Secretary of Agriculture
What Is Surtax and Who It Affects In War Loans
The article explains surtax targets big incomes. It notes interest from investments over 5000 annually is taxed, so Liberty Bond earnings beyond 5000 would face surtax. It also states $126000 in 4 percent Liberty Bonds yields 5000, thus not taxed, while surtax aims to deter millionaires and corporations from large investments and encourage wage earners to buy war bonds.
Divorce Suit Filed in Elko District Court
Norma Honnold filed for divorce from J. B. Honnold in Elko district court alleging extreme cruelty. Married in White Pine County in 1909, they have resided at Bullion. She seeks restoration of her maiden name Norma Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elko
Norma Honnold
J. B. Honnold
White Pine County
Norma Perry
Truth About The War From the Sal
An early 20th century editorial weighs war balance, noting territorial gains by Allies and Germany, the unseen German industrial strength, and the impact of U boats on shipping. It argues Americans must understand the true war state, includes global manpower shifts, and previews next year’s broader Allied effort amid uncertain outcomes.
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Europe
Germany
Africa
Bagdad
Holy Land
France
Galicia
Austria
Russia
Baltic
Gulf of Finland
Finland
Petrograd
Haig
Flanders
Rhine
Poland
Ruma
Nis
Serbia
Belgium
Albania
Montenegro
Sweden
Denmark
Holland
Great Britain
United States
Vor-Tirpitz
Constantinople
Macedonia
Bulgaria
Elko County Sees Scarlet Fever Outbreak and School Closures
Nevada State News reports scarlet fever cases in Elko County prompting the closure of Elko eighth grade and Carlin’s school, with potential wider closures if cases rise. The editorial calls for Bar Association reform amid local legal disputes. A carbide gas explosion injures Joe Mitchell at Tonopah’s Montana mine while Starr Valley experiences an extreme cold snap freezing vast apple crops. Superintendent Kyle of the Elko State Industrial School receives a leave of absence through December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elko County
Elko
Carlin
State Bar Association
Lovelock
Clas
Nevada
The
Bar Association
Carson
Joe Mitchel
Montana
Tonopah
Ruby Mountains
Starr Valley
Kyle
State Industrial School
Third Judicial District Court
State of Nevada
M. M
Jar. Sone
Theol
Blue Bird
State of
Special District Court
State
Rt. McCharles
Chek
Unclear text fragment on personnel action
Fragmentary report mentions a superintendent and manager with names Hoag and Te Te, suggesting a pending designation or pay action on December 1. Text is garbled and lacks clear facts or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nounces
President Asked To Fix Price Of Silver In Nevada
A telegram from W. C. of the Julia Consolidated Mining Company to President Wilson asks for a definite price for silver during the war period. An organized effort by Nevada men to fix a reasonable price is planned, but no price has been determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tig
Wilsonginia City
W. C
Vodent
Julia Consolidated Ing Company
Aks
Nevada
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