German Emperor Talks of Peace and Allied Refusal
Reports summarize German peace proposals in a long note to hostile governments. Allies likely need two to three weeks to respond as Britain weighs consultative steps with allies. The piece notes Entente press reaction and details Germany’s aim to end bloodshed while preserving sovereignty and liberty, with allied resolve to continue the war until victory. It also includes local notices of a wedding and brief cultural commentary.
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Entente
Germany
Great Britain
Guade
House of Comons
Niin Germnany
Austria-n
Hungary
Bulgaria
Turkey
Balkans
Nevada Women’s Clubs and the Student Loan Fund
Miss Emma Vanderleith of Carson City heads the Student Loan Fund drive. Banks, restricted to $5.00 deposits, are being enlisted to raise funds for Nevada students. Details and Q A box explain governances, directors, and aims, urging statewide support and information access through local chapters and the bureau of information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Vanderleith
Carson City
Nevada
G. Vanderth
Orgac
Brouser
Bane
Tns
Mss
Cnal the Chaiirman
Bureau of Tiermatio
A. J. Millard
Suse Clare Crison
Crison City
Ted
P. P. Ellis
Nevada Federation
General Federation
Mawawine” Ine
Nearle St
New York
New West
Walker Bann Building
Salt Lake City
Unar
Bureau of Information
Howh Brown
Tonopah
Goldfield Federation
Cooperative Reference Library
Mesquite Club
Tas
Hway Machine
Chas, Sauires
Seattle Dry Town Outlook in Local Business Ad
A Seattle Dry Campaign letter from Dinham Strehlan Shoe Company urges the dry town cause noting three new shoe stores at 106 Pike 318 Pike and 201 Yesler Way replacing former liquor saloons. The firm claims higher shoe sales since prohibition and pledges growth while attacking wet opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Daily Times
Seatte Dry Campaign
Pike Street
Yesler Wey
Seattle
Dinham-Strehlan Shoe Company
Ry HT
Dinham
P. S
Free Camping Ground at Lake Tahoe Proposed
California lawmakers may be asked to appropriate 35000 to prepare 4 acres at the lake outlet for a public camping area. A Sacramento chamber committee pursued federal support and urged Senator Birdsall to seek funds for land shaping and a caretaker amid private resort opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Lake Tahoe
Sacramento Chamber of Commerce
Semitor Birdsall
Jake Front
Mason Valle Lodge Elects Offcers for Next Six Months
The semi annual election of Mason Valle Lodge No. M officers was held last Tuesday. Laurence Lavellin was chosen Noble Grand, J Olson View Grand, Charles W. Montatigne Secretary, Charlie F. Fox Treasurer. Installations set for January with ceremonies.
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Mason Valle Lodge
No. M
Laurence Lavellin
Noble Grand
J. Olson
Charles W. Montatigne
Charlee F. Fox
Villa Fades From Spotlight Amid Mexico Tensions
The text notes Villa and Flo losing luster as public regard shifts from him to Carranza. It recalls the nickname Napolean of Mexico and mentions Wilson recognizing Carranza as the lesser evil, marking a notable strategic water shed in Mexican affairs.
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Villa
Flo
Mexico
Wilson Fh
Carranza
Federation seeks divorce reform and gambling ban
Reports badge over 400 names for a petition on better divorce laws and abolition of gambling. Miss Glover named chair of the committee as prohibition in charge marshals signatures.
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Prohibition
Havine
Federation
Miss Glover
Pacific Power Water Plant Threatened by Conservation Efforts
The Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce opposed California conservation moves aimed at halting water diversion above Yosemite’s falls. The effort could shut down the Pacific Power plant supplying Nevada counties Mineral Esmeralda Nye Churchill Lyon and others and cut power for farms mines lighting and cities, risking thousands of jobs.
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Los Angeles
Conyrerce
Nevada
California
Pacific Power Company
Chih Sx
Alon
Tioga Road
Grammar School Closes in Yerington Over Measles Outbreak
Forty measles cases reported in Yerington prompt city council action. Health board and trustees meet to close grammar school until after the first of February and enforce strict quarantine on all cases. Prosecution may follow for neglect to notify authorities. The high school is also slated to close on Friday and remain shut through the holidays for quarantine.
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Yerington
Health Board
Et Board of Health
Grammar School
Fanuily
Social Notes from Smith Show Holiday Happenings
Social notes recount holiday preparations and local events. Families like Mays, Langford, Gould, and McVicar are mentioned along with school staff changes and community activities in the valley, including a Christmas tree event with Santa Claus and a veterinary cattle check by Dr Lockett in Reno.
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Alvt
Grace McVicar
Jenny
McVicar
Bie
Lam, Hanson & Netherton
Colony School
Santa Claus
Lockett
Reno Veterinary
Schanley
Tha Tenny
San Jose
Marine Lerster
Grace Wilders
Emme Wilkerson
Marguerite Fulstone
Director of Mint calls for small copper nickel coin
The director of the mint urges a law authorizing copper and nickel coins of two and one half cents. He argues the gap between one and five cents causes price rounding and inefficiency, noting many goods now cost between these values. If adopted, prices could drop to twelve and a half cents and five cent items would cost two and a half cents. Salt Lake Tribune reports.
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Mint
Vale
Vopwlir
Artiles
Mountain County
Salt Lake
Salt Lake Tribune
Underwood tariff highlights and farm shift debate
The excerpt outlines sectional tariff patterns under the Underwood law, noting free and protected goods by region, including northern versus southern crops and textiles. It argues free trade for North produce like wheat and potatoes with exceptions, while certain farm products move to free lists, and farmers face a mixed market of free sales and protected imports with lingering war-induced price effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Ludwig mine expansion and leaching plant advances in Lyon County
Ludwig mine and leaching plant near completion expands despite a lull in tin operations. Six large redwood tanks for mineral concentration have been added as the Ludwig mine grows under Archie J. Orem who has led the enterprise for years. The Consolidated Copper Company employs 310 workers, with most on the surface or around the mine. The mine shows a vast body of medium grade ore and rich deposits favoring continued development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludwig
la Douclas Consolidated Copper Company
Archie J. Orem
New Sheep Feeding Method By Borge Brothers Gains Attention
Borge Brothers adapt old Snyder rack to a four‑corral system with two hay racks on the outside and grain troughs in the center. Each section holds two thousand sheep, alternating feeding grain and hay to improve weight gain. Water supply provided by a Viking rotary pump and Alpha gasoline engine installed by Dillon & West at Yerington.
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Borge Brothers
Dillon & West of
Yerington
Copper Belt Railroad Freight Grow While Smelter Edges Closer
The Copper Belt Railroad, built for profit, faced losses after the smelter shutdown but its service to Mason and Smith Valley farmers is hailed as a county wide convenience. Activity increases as the smelter reopens, boosting demand and crowding the line to capacity. Attorney-General Geo. B. Thatcher fell ill in Reno but improved shortly after. Signature gathering for a peace petition proceeds with renewed momentum.
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Mason and Smith Valley
Geo. B. Thatcher
Reno
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Henry Rogers
Edna Mollert
Frank Martin
Mrs Mollert
Mason Valley
Tate Charles Martin
San Francisco
The
Springfield Republican
Jack London
Venice
Albania
Women's Clubs
Student Loan Fund
Pacific Power
Smith
Frank Mays
Wuesty
Mrs. Morgan
Miss Langford
Miss Gould
Sam, Hanson & Netherton
Small
Vineon
Lowa
Welligeton
Chris
Ludwig Nines
Gopper Belt
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