American Lake Opens as Massive Camp Lewis Unveils War Effort
Camp Lewis at American Lake Washington opens as a seven million dollar training center for 46 000 men from Alaska Washington Oregon Idaho Montana Wyoming Utah Nevada and California. The vast installation includes 76 000 acres of land and a city of new wooden buildings with extensive construction underway by 10 000 workers. The first 5 percent of the draft quota already in camp, while tens of thousands are to arrive, and Army cooks prepare meals reminiscent of home as officials and soldiers observe the site’s scale and pace. An atmosphere of war readiness and civic pride dominates Tacoma as the reservation operates under military control and trains prepare future regiments.
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Camp Lewis
American Lake
Wash
Uncle Sam
Selective Service
Western States
Alaska
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Wyoming
Utah
Nevada
California
West
Secant
Tacoma
Rich Man Exempted Will Have to Serve in War
George Lowe Abbott son of a wealthy Ogden manufacturer was ordered to report for military service but claimed exemption due to his wife’s dependence. After district board granted exemption, a donor offered to support his wife during service, requiring a $2000 bond and $50 monthly payment. Also notes Clark County and Elko County women in assessor and under-sheriff roles. Humboldt River survey planned to assess water savings through deepening channels and reservoir storage with federal cooperation.
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Salt Lake City
George Lowe Abbott
Ogden
District Board
Abbott
I. N. Parker
Redmond
Utah
Parker
United States
Clark Clark County
C. E. McCarthy
Elko County
J. G. Serugham
Humboldt River
Reclamation Service
State Board Hears 15 Percent Rise on Merchandize Stocks
The State Board of Equalization discussed a 15 percent increase for all merchandise stocks due to inadequate assessments. They also reviewed automobile licensing versus assessment gaps estimated at 808000 dollars, with a likely Legislature measure to align licensing and appraisal. Land valuation proposals would lift Nevada land taxable values by over 5.5 million dollars, with specific per acre classes proposed for cultivated and arable lands and special grades retained.
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State Board of Equalization
Secretary of State
Land Committee
Nevada
The
Carson News
Good Times at Tonopah Reflect Silver Boom Era
1908 Tonopah figures highlight silver at 47 12 cents driving shipments that drew world attention as value nears double. Rawhide merchant’s wife Mrs Joseph Kelly is killed by an unknown jealous assailant. authorities search for suspect. Gardnerville records note 3000 Sweetwater ewes bought at 16 50 per head. investment yields uncertain returns.
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Tonopah
Joseph Kelly
Rawhide
Gardnerville
F. Yparragurrie
Sweetwater
Mining and Stockmen Car Service Promises Fast Travel
We offer appointments by daybreak from Ely or Austin to Eureka with same day return, carrying up to three passengers with hand baggage. Baggage limit sixty pounds. Fare seventy five dollars regardless of passengers. Service aims to beat rail time via Dodge Bros. cars and trained drivers, with wire appointment at our expense. Rates to mining and stockmen apply.
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Ely
Austin
Eureka
Leas
Dodge Bros
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Lewis
Clendid
George Abbott
State Equalization Board
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N. P. Morgan
Edgar Eather
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W. R. Reynolds
Hjll
Brown Hotel
G. M. Roberts
Edwards and Clark Streets
Eureka, Nevada
Whitesides CO
ELEO
C. E. Whitesides
Frank H. Russell
Auto
Eureka Garage & Supply Company
Henderson Banking Company
Elko, Nevada
Sehecline Baking & Tr. Co. , Nevad
General Banking
Trust Company
Business Exchange
Savings Department
Larg
United States Federal Reserve Bank
U. S. Postal Savings Depository
First National Bank
Bloe, Nevada
J. A. Suwa
A E Enematt
F. Willams
E. B E. Exxon
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