Paying High for Sheep to Increase Australia's Flocks
Chicago reports to the National Sheep and Wool Bureau that Australian sheep bring 38 dollars per head, with 9 to 10 dollars as the normal price, signaling a world wool shortage and ripe conditions to expand flocks. The Great Lakes Wool Convention September 1 and 12 will discuss maintaining wool production amid export challenges, with plans for a six months supply wool reserve and quarterly U.S. stock census.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Sheep and Wool Bureau
Australia
Union Stock Yards
Stock Yards Inn
Hotel Sherman
Great Lakes
Wool Growth Looms as War Sends Riches to America
Chicago hosts the Great Lakes Wool Convention September 11-12 with National Sheep and Wool Bureau urging Western sheep raisers to seize a historic opportunity. Experts say cheap wool is gone, global production tight, and the United States could reap wealth through expanded wool, cloth, and rug industries as wars strain supply.
Argentina's wool prize for world in war needs
Chicago special reports United States faces wool famine as imports from Australasia are commandeered for military use. Argentina, with flocks possibly 50 to 80 million, commands supply as this year's clip sells out, boosting prices. The United States bought 150,000 bales, half the Argentine crop, meeting a portion of its vast needs. The Great Lakes Wool Convention in Chicago on September 11 and 12 will highlight the global balance in this industry with Russia leading, followed by Argentina and Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Australasia
Argentina
United State
America
Great Lakes
Mary Has a Little Lamb Contest At Chicago Wool Meet
The National Sheep and Wool Bureau launches a version contest for Mary Had a Little Lamb at the Great Lakes Wool Convention held in Chicago on September 11 and 12. State Councils of Defense will award prizes for best versions as western sheepmen are invited. The bureau warns of an imminent wool famine and dog raids hurting farm flocks while urging raising to profitability and patriotism and stressing warm clothing and food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Christendom
Union Stock Yards
Stock Yards Inn
Hotel Sherman
National Sheep & Wool Bureau
Great Lakes
National Sheep and Wool Bureau
Sheep and Wool Bureau
Masons Warn Against New Masonic Orders in Reno
The Gazette reports the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Nevada warns Reno to beware a local organizer for the American Masonic Federation and other groups. Officials say these bodies are clandestine and unaffiliated with true Freemasonry which forbids soliciting members.
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Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of
Nevada
Reno
American Masonic Federation
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonry
Notice for Publication 03127 Elko Land Office 1917
Albert Edward Kimball of Elko Nevada filed to enter 40 acres described as Lot 5 Section 19 Township 23 North Range 52 East M D B and M under sections 2906 or 2307 of the Revised Statutes. Adverse claimants or objectors must file affidavits of protest by October 17 1917 with the Register Joan E Rowsixs. Date first publication September 8 1917. Date last publication October 6 1917.
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Elko Land Office
Albert Edward Kimball
Elko
of Elko
Nevada
United States
Joan E. Rowsixs
Register
Notice for Public Land Entry under Revised Statutes
Publication announces entry under Section 2306 or 2307 of the revised statutes describing land NE of SW3 in Section 24 Township 23 N Range 51 E M D B M containing 40 acres to be entered under the public notice.
Mineral land protest affidavit deadline notice
Notice announces that protests regarding land mineral rights must be filed in this office by October 17. It references the Register and dates of publication September 8, 1917 and the last publication date. The wording notes protest affidavits should be filed with the proper official.
Land Office Notice of Sale and Protest Deadline
Elko Land Office announces land to be entered under Section 206 Revised Statutes, describing parcels SW1 of NE3 in Section 24 and Lot 9 in Section 19, T23N R52E M D B M containing 89.8 acres. Objections or affidavits of protests must be filed by October 17 with Register John E Romina. first publication September 8, 1917.
Land Office Notice of Entry for 80 Acres in Elko District
William A Moore of Strawberry White Pine Nevada has filed for entry under Section 2306-2907 for 80 acres in the Elko Nevada land district. The land comprises SE Z NW Z and NE Z SE Z of Section 30 Township 22 North Range 57 East M D B and M Interested parties may file affidavits of protest by September 21 1917. Official dates first publication August 11 1917 last publication September 22 1917.
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Elko
Nevada
William A. Moore
Strawberry
County of
White Pine
State of
Water Notice Application for Public Waters of Nevada
Notice of application No. 4525 by Margaret Delaney of Eureka Nevada for permission to appropriate public waters from Steel Springs SE1 of NW1 Section 35 T23N R1E MOD B M by small earth dam and pipes for domestic and stock use. One tenth cubic foot per second to be conveyed to NE1 of NW1 same section via pipes or ditches. Water not to be returned. Signed J G Scrugham State. First publication August 25, 1917.
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Margaret Delaney
Eureka
State of
Nevada
Steel Springs
Point Nej
Nej
Parmer and Fighters Land Grant Map Sale
The government seeks Parmer and Fighters with two million acres of Org and California Railroad Co. grant land. Lang title revested in the United States, Tony opened for homesteads and sale, securing some of the best remaining lands. A large copyrighted map shows land by sections with soil, climate, rainfall, elevations and temperature. Postpaid One Dalle Grant Lande Locating Co. Box 610 Fat land Oregon.
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Parmer
Org & Californian Railroad Co
Grant Lang
United States
Tony
Grant Lande Locating Co
Fat Land
Oregon
Fishing and Hunting Notice From Eureka County Warden
A public notice from Deputy Fish and Game Warden Martin Mahoney of Burdy County Eureka Nevada warns that returning nonnative game or fishing out of season is prohibited. The 1917 law empowers enforcement and prosecution, with Mahoney announcing strict enforcement and public notice dated May 12 1917.
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Kareka
Kureka
Fish and Game
Martin Mahoney
Burdy County
Eureka
Nevada
Muzzle Your Dog Notice Issued for Eureka Area
Notice warns that after Monday October 23 1916 any dog found running at large in Eureka and nearby without a muzzle will be killed without further notice. The action follows a rabid coyote sighting during a Friday visit to Eureka that bit three tom cats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Coyote
Mining Tax Notice for Eureka County Prospects
Notice that the taxes on the proceeds of the mines in Eureka County for the quarter ending June 30 1917 are due. W J Hooper Eureka County Assessor will enforce the tax law. payment must be made at the assessor’s office in Eureka Nevada.
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Eureka County
Eureka
W. J. Hooper
Nevada
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NEW Order
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J. G. Scrugham
THE
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J. B. Biale
Consolidated Ta
F. Kopp
North Main Street
Eureka, Nevada
Ctory
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Awsa Lan
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Surra
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Notary Public
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