Eastern Nevada Reclamation Association Formed in Eastern Nevada
In response to Mayor Witcher’s request a meeting at city hall led to the creation of the Eastern Nevada Reclamation Association. A. B. Witcher was named president, with W. A. Leonard, Thomas A. Bath, and G. B. Hoag in key roles. The group aims to extend reclamation efforts beyond White Pine county to valleys across eastern Nevada and push for appropriations to develop groundwaters for irrigation.
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Witcher
Cty Hall
Eastern Nevada Reclamation Association
A. B. Witcher
W. A. Leonard
Thomas A. Bath
John Gallagher
C. Patrick
Tawa
G. B. Hoag
C. A. Eddy
D. C. McDonald
Nevada
White Pine County
I T
Association
Washington
Lane
Eastern
C. W. Riddell
United States Soalogical Department
Tae
Snake
Spring
Newark
Butte
Clover
Elko County
Geological Department
White River
Nye County
Railroad Valley
Lake Valley
Lincoln County
Cave Valley
Geological Survey
Nevada draft figures traced by Adjt Sullivan
Nevada's draft tallies from June 6 1917 and June 6 1918 show inductions by race and registration counts. A table by Adjutant General Sullivan notes 12 228 registrants on June 6 1917 producing 2 871 white and 21 colored inductions, with 963 men in the first registration. August 1918 figures include 726 registrants with 204 whites and two colored inducted. September 12 1918 registrants reach 17 772, with 82 inductions and 8 enrollments for ages 19 to 36. The report covers aliens, exemptions, and remaining registrants available for service across classes.
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Wan
Adjt
Bullivan
War Department
Psoend
Adjutant General
Geonfall Brings Ample Water, Snow Cashes Stock Safety
A heavy snowstorm visited the region on Wednesday night and Thursday. Sufficient snowfall now ensures water supply for all stock in Section and reduces risk of drought next year, with ample moisture improving pasture prospects.
Ninety first to Return March 1 Victory for division noted
United States expeditionary forces including Pioche and Lincota county men are designated for return with embarkation set for March 1. Major General William dulastos sends a letter detailing the move and mentions an inspection of the division to General Pershing. He personally presented the congressional medal of honor to two sergeants and nearly eighty distinguished service crosses to officers and men for extraordinary heroism.
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United States Expeditionary Forces
Pioche
Lincota County
William I.dulastos
Johnston
Pershing
District Court Meets Thursday in Ploche
A district court session will begin next Thursday in Ploche with Judge McFadden presiding in Judge Orr's absence. The major case is the cane against Joe Oseletto charged with assault with attempt to kill Giovanni Oli vero on August 16. Katherine Kuchenmeister seeks Nevada guardianship of Frank Kuchenmeister’s estate and person valued at $3,500. Administrators F Reader and Mrs Magele Nibitt ask the court to confirm transfer of Pierrie property to William Mitchell Sr.
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District Court
Ploche
McFadden
White Pine County
Orr
Joe Oseletto
Giovanni Olivero
Just
F. R. McNamee
Katherine Kuchenmeister
Nevada
Frank Kuchenmeister
Mra. Kuchenmeister
Utah
F. Reader
Mra
Evans Seeks Redress Against Smelter Trust in Nevada
Congressman select Evans from the wild west aims to uncover why smelters reject mine offerings and block smelting plants. He targets the Western Ore Purchasing Company and the Copper Matte market, cites a March closure, and vows to push for copper industry relief and irrigation committee placement for Nevada. Milford Utah businessmen form the Milford Commercial Club with 175 charter members and elect officers.
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Charles Kt. Evans
Washington
West
Evans
Hevertheless
Mining Stator
Congress
Smelter Trust
Wall Street
Tom
Thompson
Nevada
RUGS From Clothing Woven Into Artful Covers
An old clothes weaving idea offers making ruga and couch covers with colors blending. Instructions promise quick preparation of materials and dyeing details. Mentioned is Elizabeth Blair and Utah broadcasts with Lincoln County licenses. twenty three licenses to marry issued in 1918.
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Elizabeth Blair
George
Utah
Lincoln County
Caliente Notes and Personals Teems With Local Happenings
Local briefs cover hunting and business trips with WIMES and the Powers. Pioche visitors including O K Nation and Sharp Land and Cattle manager J. B. Stephens. mining, cattle, and railroad news. social events, theater notes, bank and insurance dealings. relief drive for the near east grows slowly with several communities contributing.
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C, EB. Stephens
Th Sharp Land and Cattle Company
Was, & Pioche
Sharp
Pioche Rifle Club Beginnings Reported in Pioche
Preliminary steps were taken at a Wednesday meeting in the office of A L Scott toward organizing a Pioche rifle club. The group aims for fifteen to twenty five members and seeks government funding for arms and gear for indoor and outdoor meets. A L Scott W H Pitts and M L Lee invite applications from interested residents.
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A. L. Scott
National Rifle Relation
Piobe
W. H. Pitts
M L. Lee
Eliza Culverwell Pioneer Resident Dies in Los Angeles
Eliza Culverwell longtime Lincoln county resident died Friday in Los Angeles from Brights disease. Born in Ogden Utah fifty nine years ago she lived in Panaca Caliente and Culverwell ranch. Known as the best doctor in Lincoln county she aided many camps. Survivors include sons Charles Culverwell and William Culverwell two daughters Amy Culverwell and Mrs George B Cox, four brothers and seven grandchildren. Funeral held in Caliente with Rev Percival Smith officiating.
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B. A. Culverwell
Lincoln County
Los Angeles
Bright
Mrs. Culverwell
Ogden
Utah
Mis
J. J. Langford
Panaca
Pioche
Culverwell
Caliente
Fay, Delamare
Goldfeld
Culverwell Grove
Callente
Warren's Hall
Percival
Smithe
Episcopal Church
E. N. Mitchell
J. West Smith
Edna Milsap
Ruth Spotts
Blanche
George G. Riding
George B. Cox
Hanover
N. M
Minn
Amy Culverwell
Charles Culverwell
Moche
William Culverwell
W. J. Langford
Harvey Langford
Price
Hunt Langford
Summit
Jeff Langford
Nouglas
Ariz. Weven
Virginia
Income Taxes Are Now Due
The collector of internal revenue in San Francisco urges early payment as the March 15 deadline approaches. The new law designates March 16 as the first payment date for large obligations tied to war financing, and taxpayers are urged to file and pay by March 15, with an installment option for those needing staged payments.
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Internal Revenue
Justus
Wardell
San Francisco
Internal Revenue Bureau
Lincoln County
Nevada Industries Review highlights state mining activity
The February 17 Nevada Weekly Industrial Review reports Tonopah weekly output at 7,989 tons valued 126,612 dollars, Mina copper rising to 20 tons daily, and Goldfield ore shipments. multiple mine developments, plant constructions, and equipment orders across Nevada including Tonopah, Winnemucca, Ely, Goldfield, Reno, and Barcelona. Prices show silver 1.01, lead 5, copper cathodes 16,026 dollars.
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Windemucca
Hattle Mountain
Jersey Valley
Tonopah-Divida
Gold Mountain
Joan
Yellow Pine
Jarbridge
Hikora
Mina
Dunlap
Tonopah
Goldfield
Jumbo Copper Mountain
Kimberly
Ely
Minerva Tungsten Company
Cloke
Winnemucca—si
Barbara Canyon
Goldfield Consolidated
Cracker Jack Company
Bellehelen
Hopah Kawich Mining and Milling Company
Barcelona
Spanish Belt
Reno
Here
Sacramento
Busineas
Nevada Gas Company
Unionville
Unionsville Mining Company
Moneer—Mayfower Company
East Divide
Yerington
Thompson Smelter
Tonopal
Old Glory
Plochs Ore Shipments for the Week
Ore shipments for the week ending February 20 totaled about 1,700 tons. Details include Prinos Consolidated and Virginie-Loulen with shipments of varying tonnage.
Clemenceau Wounded in Paris Shooting Incident
France premier Georges Clemenceau was shot while entering his car in Paris on Wednesday morning. Five rounds were fired by a suspected assailant. initial reports said a head wound but later confirmed back and shoulder injuries with no apparent danger. The attacker was arrested as authorities investigated the motive and details.
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Giorgéa Clemenceau
France
Paris
Assas
Stn
Frst
M. Clemenceau
Tis House
Rue Franklin
War Office
Usgaxnin
Assallant
Observations by O R Nation on Cowpunchers Lunch
In the good old days cow-punchers in town enjoyed a dutch lunch at Hy Olinghouse’s meat emporium. After a midwinter roundup the Delmue boys and about a dozen cow-punchers sought chow, but root beer at the soda fountain was the best refreshment available. The writer notes a decline and references various local anecdotes and names with a humorous tone.
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Olinghouse
Local Gaming Style Hints At Directory Guessing Game
In a quirky note from a thin town gaming crowd the idea of a guessing game modeled on a Los Angeles cigar store pastime emerges. Participants predict the top number on a page of the telephone directory, with a pot for the nearest guess.
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Los Angele
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