Red Cross Home Service Director Reports on Soldier Morale
W Frank Persons, director general of civilian relief for the American Red Cross, returns from France with plans to strengthen home life for soldiers. He argues regular letters and home news, with photos of children, sustain morale and keep men connected to family and community amid war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Frank Persons
American Red Cross
France
Bureau of Home Service
American Red Cross Organization
Joel
Ahinela -Pee
Dee
Hunt
Re Crass
Jett
Red Cross War Efforts Worldwide and Frontline Aid
The Red Cross drives wartime relief with hospitals and dispensaries across Europe and behind fronts. It operates warehouses, ambulances, splint factories, and medical supplies, aiding American and French troops and caring for homeless populations and morale behind enemy lines.
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Red Cross
Bhutan
Italy
England
France
America
Amerian Boys
Leitty To
Tratian Front
Unclear Names Spark Brief Local Item
Fragmentary OCR text mentions individuals Mf aid Mes Geo Ambrose My Ail Mie Duticuty Mokena and Gold Mitet Susiday with a note of fun for their Heather, Joby G. McKew appears as a named person in a loosely described event.
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Aid Mes
Geo Ambrose
Mie
Duticuty
Mokena
Susiday
Heather
Joby G. McKew
Juniors Buy Thrift Stamps In County Society Effort
Miss Gertrude Coddington and Miss Alma McKenzie led the Junior Thrift Stamp Society meeting on Wednesday. Children subscribed for 122 dollars and 50 cents in thrift stamps and other county societies pledge similar support through 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Coddington
Alma McKenzie
Thrift Stamp Society
Curbs Considered on Pleasure Car Production in War Effort
Fuel Administrator Garfield indicates a likely cut in coal for luxury auto makers. The War Industries Board weighs industry scope with steel as a factor. Officials foresee limiting coal use to 23 percent of 1917 18 season for nonwar passenger car production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Industries Board
Liberty Loan Drive Set for October Campaign
The treasury department indicates the fourth Liberty loan will total at least six billion dollars with an interest rate around four and one half percent. The national campaign will open early in October.
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Treasury Department
State Insurance Rates Adopted for July 1
The State Insurance Commission announces changes in compensation and accident benefit rates effective July 1. Rates fluctuate through the year with January and March adjustments. April to June set at 150, July 1 at 275, and subsequent months at 150 to 225 depending on payroll.
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Sao
British Hero Outlines A Warriors Sport
Walter Kilroy Harris of the Royal Naval Division spoke to a crowded audience about his travels from Sydney to England Belgium and the front in France. His lecture mixed travelogue insights with war stories praising Allied effort and detailing atrocities. he is decorated four times and wounded three times. The meeting was under Council of Defense supervision with the Four Minute Committee hosting. In Lyon County the Woman's Council of Defense held its regular meeting. Mrs. Mlowmer resigned as chairman and Mr J E B Gelder was elected to replace her. a new board of directors was elected including Mrs Guilder Miss Mildred Whitman Mrs Hull and Mrs G A Kuseleeterdl with other named members.
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Stain Walter Kilroy Harris
Royal Naval Division
Bink Puest
Jkr
Sydney
Australia
United States
Emgand
Belgium
France
Higard
Amer Cross
Council of Defense
Lyon County Woman's Council of Defense
Hell
Tuesfternoon
Mlowmer
J. EB. Gelder
Guilder
Mildred Whitman
Hull
G. A. Kuseleeterdl
S. Pole
the West
Waegoner
Archdeacon Love to Conduct Service on Bridge Street
On Monday evening July 1 at 2 o clock at Nome of My and Mrs ILS Pole on Bridge Street Archdeacon Love will conduct the service All are invited.
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Yoo
Ils. Pole
Bridge Street
Archdeacon Love
Quota Left Friday for Tucson
A list details several classmen diverted to join a national or military quota heading to Tucson, naming John Gallagher Jr and Harry Robert Monroe among others, with their departure points in California and Nevada and allies from multiple towns. The roster mentions fifteen elite men and notes various towns contributing recruits.
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University of Arizona
John Gallagher
Howard Dickson
Albert J. Hansen
Albert Joseph White
Stuart, Knipp
Harry Robert Monroe
Dickson
Gallagher Jeff
Yerington
Hansen
Fernley
Monroe
Truckee
Cal
White
Bakersfield
Knipp
BI Centro
Wedding at Schurz Celebrates Kreigh and Dirke Union
A wedding held in Schurz marks the union of Miss Emma Marie Kreigh and Mr. Orin Hehr Dirke with a ceremony led by Rev. Geo. B. Clark. The couple and guests enjoyed a dinner and a cake concealing a ring a thimble and a ten cent piece, with ring thimble and money winners. They depart for Carson City on train 24 amid friends and decorated haywain.
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Aml Mestr
Nogn Werlfiestoy
Mma Marie Kregh
Oren Heh Dirlke
Linde
E T
Kriewh
Buly
Carson Ligh Hool
Carson City
Ueetands
Geo. B. Clark
Robert E. Bur
Faiith
Mice D. Clark
Marguerite Kriegh
Masters Herbert
Leslie Kriegh
Ae Haywane
Registrants Reclassified in Lyon County Draft Notices
The local Board finished reclassification of Lyon County drafted men. Transfers include Amos Fabri from Class 4 to Class 1 and others such as William McTigue, Ray Hironymous, Ruel Pepach, Wm E. Shepley, Chester Smith, Neil Winfrar, Walter F. Gage, Henry J. Wylie, Grover Pitts, Simon V. Cummings, Lucius Sweat, Joh R Ellis, Richard Taylor, Charles K E Hillygus, Van Robb McLesd, Glenn A. Wallerstedt, Robert Chas Morse, and more to various classes. These men are subject to call with their new class at any time. Class 5 contains 123 aliens, mostly Italians.
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Lyon County
Amos Fabri
William W. McTigue
Ray. R. Hironymous
Ruel Pepach
Wm. E. Shepley
Chester Smith
Neil Win
Friar
Walter F. Gage
Henry J. Wylie
Win, Sr, Schooley
Herman W. Sayre
Dr. Kemp
Walter G. Warren
James C. Farrell
Clarence Raykemp
Grover Pitts
Simon V
Death of John McKenzie in Virginia City
John D. McKennie of Virginia City died June 2 after three days of illness with juvenile mania. He was a prominent fire chief, Mason, and Miners' Union member. Survived by wife, son, sister Mrs George Ambrose, and three brothers. Funeral on the Comstock with Masonic auspices attended by state officials. The death recalls the Tonopah line race between rival companies led by Jack.
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John D. McKennie
Virginia City
Masons
Miners’ Union
Comstock
Geo. Ambrose
Yerington
Dunhcan
Alex
Robert McKereie
Hold Your Liberty Bonds Says McAdoo
Secretary McAdoo urges Liberty Bond buyers to hold bonds to maintain government credit and free materials for the Army and Navy, stressing the wartime need to keep bonds at par and support soldiers and sailors.
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Army and Navy
McAdoo
Temple Arrested in Walters Hiding Case
The Clark County Review reports J. G. Temple was placed under arrest after aiding Paul Walters, the five day posse hunted him, and several others suspected of helping Walters are in Fallon. Deputy U.S. Marshal E. C. Dalzell later announced Temple’s arrest to appear before the grand jury with a $2,500 bond.
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Paul Walters
Murcerer
Sheriff Park
Wikles
Churchill County
Fallon
Walters
Walters Wa
Ufisman
Clark Co
U.S
E. C. Dalzell
J. G. Temple
U.S. Grand Jury
Washoe County
Nevada medical men top in army percentages
Nevada's medical profession leads in military service with 37 in the Army, 24 percent of the state's male population, from a total of 154 medical men. Arizona ranks second, Montana third, and Pennsylvania fourth in the figures.
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Nevada
Battle Town
Arivana
Montina
Pennsylvania
Elks Add To Their Laurels In Local Win
The Elks Wiseball team won here yesterday, beating Tram emis 13 to 4 in seven innings after a tough road trip. Gate receipts reached about 350 dollars, with funds to Red Cross after expenses. Reno lodge covers costs so all proceeds aid charity and drive across the state.
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Elks
Red Cross
Reno Lodge of Elks
Ed Mollart Family Receives News Of Son's Move
Gene Mollart informs his parents he is en route to Humphreys Virginia after top exam results. The state trapper Mr Foster has trapped numerous wild cats and coyotes nearby, while road washouts from heavy rains prompt repairs and a full land call this year.
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Ed. Mollart
Gene
Humphreys, Virchia
Foster
Ed Wederte
Cearce
Mrs Frank Rivers Dies in Los Angeles Home
Mel Frank Rivers aged 63 a pioneer Nevada woman died June 23 of heart neuralgia at her daughter Mrs SOP Barnett 854 W 4th St Los Angeles She leaves three daughters Effie Lande y S J Barnete and Hae vel Holmes and three grandchildren wife of late Frank Rivers a early settler miner and farmer who moved to Los Angeles 14 years ago The family and friends mourn her passing with heartfelt sympathy from all who knew them
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Mel. Frank Rivers
Los Angeles
Nevada
Sop Barnett
Rivers
Joss
Effie Landey
S.J. Barnete
Haevel Holmes
Frank Rivers
Neva
Grammar School Graduates Listed by Deputy McCracken
Deputy McCracken forwards a list of Grammar School graduates from Lyon Count and surrounding towns. Names include Le Roy Funk, Louis Wede, Granville Hurd, Dayton, Harry Anderson, Ellen Isaacson, Ol iver O'Laughnessy, Opal Higgins, Carolyn Daire, Maude Sonne, Beatrice Thraithdh, John Whiraere, and many others.
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McCracken
Lyon
le Roy Funk
Louis Wedekind
Colony
Granville Hurd
Dayton
Harry Anderson
Francis Ruby
Alva
Mason
Lucille Dickerson
Myrabelle Franks
Ellen Isaacson
Oliver O'Laughnessy Verry
Elmer Forbush
Harry For- Yueh
Alia Perry
Railroad
Eelna McMillan
Samlers
Jol Lucas Smith
Cecilia Carney Wellington
Emery Simpson Yerington
Il Bernard
Margaret Burne
Esther Dexheimer
Fern Dillon
Han Fine
Herrice Grive Ber
Opal Higgins
Rieg Jilten
Tele Hircenymows
Carolyn Daire
Claranve Ryker
Miltred Leavitt
Vance Martin
Cherry Mollart
Marvel Nordhaus
Mery Perry
Ada Vanerson
Johnston Powers
Loreraine Ross
Maude Sonne
Beatrice Thraithdh
John Whiraere
St Joseph Church Mass Times Set by Rev Cunha
The church lists mass on the first Sunday at 8:00 a.m. and on other Sundays at 7:30 a.m. Weekday mass is at 8:00 a.m. Sunday School begins at 9:40 a.m. Rev Joseph Cunha leads services.
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St. Joseph’s Catholic
A. A
Joseph Cunha
Sunday Services Sermon at Rena by Rev Jones
Sunday services feature a sermon by Rev. By Jones of Rena with a sermon titled Christ the Crees. Everyone is invited. J. A. Dixon, Ph. D. serves as pastor.
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Jones
Rena
Siashin
Christ the Crees
J. A. Dixon
Ph. D
Government Weighing Test for Children Under Five
The Child Welfare Department outlines a nationwide weighing and measuring program for children under five as part of Children’s Year begun April 6. The test aims to flag health needs early, guide parental care, and support public health services to save 100,000 lives by April 6, 1919.
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Child Welfare Department
Woman's Committee
Council of National Defense
Children’s Bureau
U. S. Department of Labor
Bureatt
Bureau
Washington
State Council of National Defense
N. S. Pohe
Yerington
Geo. McCritcheon
Misa Bylyn Hayes
Seveal
Lyon County Farm Bureau
Cou
Wan. Ponrose
Waluiaka
Roy McGowan
South Ma
Copper costs rise as freight rates set to hit production
Freight charges will add about one cent per pound to copper production costs. The War Industries Board ignored this extra burden despite a 25 percent rise in production costs since September. With copper priced at 23.5 cents, small mines struggle at the daged edge as output falls, while critics warn price controls could deter development and threaten national needs.
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War Industries Board
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