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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1921
Page
4
The Tonopah Times editorial laments Nevada’s continued prohibition stance and mocks potential boons from federal relief. It predicts cross-border drinkers seek medical cures in nearby towns and jokes about doctors and barrooms shaping a new era of medicinal booze and diplomas amid reform.
Pilot Paul P. Scott landed in Ely after storms and fog with 460 pounds of mail including 23 sacks of second through fourth class and a full pouch of first class. The Ely Times notes it was the heaviest first and second class mail carried on the Ely route.
Armistice Day 1921 marks a solemn return to the 1918 spirit as the nation honors unknown American dead. President Harding to preside over Arlington burial with two minutes of silent prayer from noon to 12 02. American Legion posts nationwide schedule ceremonies and address plans, with broadcasts of Harding from Arlington and widespread community observances.
The Elko Free Press notes a $1.25 per ton coal freight rate cut from Utah to California coast cities, not inland points. The move aims to shift shipments to water and spur Utah coal exports, while Nevada remains 25 percent higher than other states.
Eureka Nevada October 26 1921 M H Joseph states no option has been given on the Sentinel mining property on Prospect Mountain in response to circulating reports.
Dr Mabel K Young is now her offici o in Spring Street pared to do all kinds of Destal work.
An observant resident tells a Eiko Free Press writer that rabbit control efforts failed until Nature intervened. He notes that decades of fences and poisons yielded little, but a yearly epidemic killed off the Jackrabbits, leaving the land free now. Old timers say the outbreak recurs every seven years.
Sacramento reports its first tornado damaged thirty homes and industrial buildings, injuring five including two schoolchildren. The twister cut a quarter mile wide path for a mile and a half, causing about 150000 dollars in damages.
Nevada officials declare state prohibition laws block beer and wine sales for medicine, despite Mellon and Daugherty ruling on medical use. Nevada Attorney General Leonard B. Fowler says only medicines listed by the national druggists association may be sold in the state and federal rules do not override state law.
The Henderson well east of Elko runs continuously to test capacity and determine if tapping a reservoir or underground flow. It pumps over 500,000 gallons every day, planned for six weeks, potentially reaching 26 million gallons and, if sustained, meeting Elko's needs by itself.
The article reports that Charles the exiled emperor and his wife Zita failed in a второй bid to reclaim the Hungarian throne. He is a prisoner awaiting Allied decision while Regent Horthy’s forces prevail. Opinions differ on regent actions and Hapsburg influence persists behind the scenes.
A New York visitor and Nevada rider discuss Western dress during a rodeo, noting the expensive gear worn by locals. Prices cited include a $50 sombrero, $20 silk shirt, $300 saddle, and a $1,000 hand carved saddle, illustrating how outfits reflect status and upkeep.
The Sentinel notes the Nevada Farmer and Stockman published at Elko by the Free Press Publishing Company is the official publication of the Nevada State Farm Bureau. It features articles on farm bureau activities farming topics livestock handling and items on the wool industry.
The three railway unions announce the October 30 strike is called off after a day of talks in Chicago. Ben W Hooper of the Labor Board addresses leaders and states no wage cuts will occur until conditions are settled. Union officials say the vote was tight with firemen resistant, and emphasize their dispute is with the roads, not the government or board.
Obituary notes Henry Phillip Stimler aged 81 died at his son’s Tonopah home Friday night. Born in 1845 in St Louis, he traveled west in 1853 and lived in Placerville Belmont Tonopah and Austin, serving as teacher postmaster and post office founder. Surviving are a son, a daughter, three half siblings and a half sister.
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