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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-03-31
State reporter:

This is not a question of land, as
there are thousands of acres OF as
fertile land open to settlement in this
county as can be found anywhere.
And. in passing. It may be mentioned
that the only large bodies of public
lands remaining unsettled in the Unit
ed States lie between the Western Pa
cific and Oregon Short Line railways.
Nevada has a population OF nearly.
If not quite. 100000 persons. Most of
the boost literature published cries
for a million of population and re-
peatedly states that there is plenty OF
room for that million on Nevada
lands.
TRUE; but how about the water to
Quench the thirst OF that land and
assure a livelihood for the million
citizens we are inviting here?
"Supposing the lacking nine hun
dred thousand should accept Neyada's
invitation and all come here. what
would we do with them and for them,
as far as agricultural inducements
are concerned? Dry farming in some
portions of Nevada might be, and
probably is. successful-to a certain
extent. In the majority of localities
II is not, and never will be.
Some one, at some time, is going
to solve the problem as to the water:
and when that problem is solved we
can invite the world to come here,
unafraid and unashamed; but until
that time comes, this department will
not hold out inducements that do not
exist to the intending settler.
81 have before me letter from a
! California farmer who wants to
come to Humboldt county and bring
ten families with him. They would
expect to at least make a decent living.
They would probably believe a part
of what we told them. They would
at least be largely influenced by what
we did tell them.
Now. what am l going to say to
them so that they will speak to me
after they do come, without any
thought of hanging me? Some people
will probably say that l am knock
err instead of booster | can't hell
what they say. can't alter condi
tons. l can only strive to change
them for the better
| havn Iaffar 81.
writer says that he visited Winnie
mucca and found the most insistent
persistent and inconsistent knocker!
on earth. deny any such charge
The people of Winnemucca are no
Knockers! they know what farme
can do on land without water, ant
what he can't do; and they tell him
Then the fellow with the dry idea il
his head calls them Knockers
This department would rather b
classed with the knockers than er
courage honest intending settlers t
come here and fail. But we are &c
ing to do our utmost to find way t
warrant their coming, and not fail
not only here, but to all parts O
Nevada. We are not in the real estat
business. We have no land or lot
to sell. We are here to work out
plan that will put living and produc
ing assets on Nevada lands, instead G
! liabilities.
Somebody may be able to tell m
how to do 1t, and the fellow who tell
me will attain greater prominenc
r than n little prize money would eve
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-03-31
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Elko 0963
Carson 07741

Carson 077i1
Department of the Interior. U. s..
Land Office at Elko, Nevada, March %.
1917.
Notice Is hereby given that JOHN
JBWETT, of Lamoille, Nevada, who,
on March 26, 1913, made homestead
application. Carson City 07741, under
act of June II, 19O6..Llst 4.1074, now
Elko 09G3. for sBh, Section 2S,
Township SO North, Range IS East,
Mt. Dlablo Base and Meridian, has
flied notice OF intention to make final
three year proof, to establish claim to
the land above described, before the
register and receiver OF the U. s.
Land Office, at Elko, Nevada, on the
9th day Of April. 1917. Claimant
names at witnesses: Frank Harmor,
Of Lamoille, Nevada; Ralph Mccoy, Of
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-03-31
APPLICATION NO. 1859

Notice of Application for Permission
to Appropriate the Public Waters
of the State of Nevada.
Notice is hereby given that on the
22nd day of March, 1917, in accordance
with Section SO. Chapter 14O, of the
Statutes of 1913, one Robert S. Car.
michael, of Tuscarora, County of
Elko, and State of Nevada, made ap.
plication TO the State Engineer OF
Nevada for permission to appropriate
the public waters of the State of Ne.
vada. Such appropriation is to be
made from Champion Greek, at a
point in the NWA of SCI, Sec. Sc
T. IL N, II. 81 E, NJ. ID. b. & NJ, by
means of a dam, and 16 cubic feet
per second is to be conveyed To LOIS
2. and 4, Sec. 81, r. IL N, r. so
E., and SEA of SEA, Sec. Sc, T. Al
N, II. 81 f., NJ. ID. b. & NJ, by means
of bitches, and there used for irriga.
ton purposes, from April until Aug
ust OF each year. Water not to be
returned TO stream.
w. NJ. KEARNEY, State Engineer.
| First publication March %, 1917.
Last publication April 30, 1917.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-03-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Eiko Serial No. O2d74

bihO ocIial NO. OEiIf
Elko, Nevada, Land once, March s.
1917.
Notice is hereby given that JAY RI.
CLEMoNS. Of Reno, County of
Washoe, State OF Nevada, has filed I'm
this Office his application TO enter.
under the provisions of Sections 23O6.
1901 Revised Statutes OF the United
states. the following described land.
viz: The south half OF the southwest
quarter tsh OF swh) OF Section 20.
township IL North, Range 40 East,
NJ ID. d. q M, containing eighty (sO)
acres. Any and all persons claiming
adversely the lands described, are de.
string to object because OF the min.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-03-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Elko O953
Carson 07709

ElkO VSoo
Carson 07709
Department Of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office at Elko, Nevada, March
10. 1917.
Notice is hereby given that
ADELE S. ROSSI, of Lamoille. Elko
county, Nevada, who, on March 6.
1913, made Desert Land Application,
Carson City O77O9, now Elko, No. 0953.
for NEA; Nwh SEA. Section &c.
Township 81 North, Range 81 East.
Mt. Diablo Base and Meridian has
filed notice of intention to make final
proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before the Register
and Receiver of the u. S. Land Office,
at Elko, Nevada, on the 18th day OF
April, 1917. Claimant names at wit
nesses: GABRIEL Rossi, of Lemoille.
Nevada; Henderson Dewar. of La
noble, Nevada; Paul Cudici, of Elko.
Nevada; Matilde Gudici, of Elko Ne
yada.
JOHN E. ROBBINS, Register.
First publication March 12. 1917.
Last publication April IL, 1917.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-03-31
CELEBRITY OR DEATH"


It was In the provincial convention
In Richmond on March %, 1775-l42
years ago-that Patrick Henry de-
livered his famous Liberty or Death
speech. In that impassioned and pa.
triotic address the eloquent young
Scotchman voiced sentiments which
are not without application in the pres
emit crisis in which the United States
is involved with Germany.
"Mr. President" the young orator
cried, "it is natural to man to indulge
in the illusions OF hope. We are apt
to shut our eyes against a painful
truth. and listen to the song of that
siren, till she transforms us into
beasts. Is this the part of wise men,
engaged in a great and arduous strug-
gle for liberty? Are we disposed to be
OF the number of those who, having
eyes, see not. and having ears, hear
not, the things which so nearly con-
Germ their temporal salvation? For
my part, whatever anguish OF spirit
II may cost, / am willing to know the
whole truth; to know the worst and
to provide for it."
Again he said:
"If we wish to be free; If we mean
to preserve inviolate those inestimable
privileges for which we have so long
been contending; if we mean not
basely to abandon the noble struggle
In which we have been so long en-
gagged, and which we have pledged
ourselves never to abandon. until the
glorious object Of our contest shall be
obtained, we must fight! l repeat it,
sir, we must fight! An appeal to
arms and to the God OF Hosts is all
that is left US! They tell US, sir, that
we are weak; unable to cope with SO
formidable an adversary. But when
shall We be stronger Will it be the
next week or the next year? - .
Shall we gather strength by irresolu.
ton and inaction? Shall we acquire
the means of effectual resistance by
AyANo oAbAASAJ III Jul boSh5 anu mug
ging the delusiye phantom of hope
until our enemies shall have bound Us
hand and foot?"
He continued:
Besides, sir, we have no election
If We were base enough to desire 1t
1t is now too late to retire from the
contest. There is no retreat, but in
submission and slavery"
Then came the stirring peroration
1T Is vain, sir, to .extenuate tn,
matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace
peace-but there is no peace. Th,
war Is actually begun! The next gal,
that sweeps from the north will brinl
TO our ears the clash of resoundinl
arms! Our brethren are already II
the feld! Why stand we here idle
What is 1t that gentlemen wish? VIVA
would they have? Is life so dear, o.
peace 30 sweet, as to be purchased
at the price OF chains and slavery
Forbid 1t, Almighty God! know
not what course others may take
but as for me, give me liberty or Civ,
me DEATH"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-03-31

BIDS FOR TOWN PRINTING FOR
THE TOWN OF ELKo OF ALL
MATTERS REQUIRED TO BE AD-
VERTISED AND SUCH MATTERS
AS ARE MENTIONED HEREUN-
DER
Sealed proposals endorsed "Propos-
ais for printing Town OF Elko bust
ness" will be received by Robert b.
Hunter, Clerk of the Board of County
Commissioners of the County of Elko,
State of Nevada, up to ten o'clock
A. NJ. OF the 9th day of April, a. ID.
1917, at which time said bids will be
opened and read publicly. Each bid
der shall submit his bid, or bids, for
printing all town business required
by law TO be advertised in the official
paper for said town, also for printing
tax rolls and delinquent lists and all
other matters required to be adver.
tised or printed under the head OF
town advertising or town printing
Said bids shall be submitted as fol
lows: at the rate OF so much pei
month or SO much per NJ. No com
binaton bid will be accepted. The
successful bidder shall be required &c
execute a good and sufficient bond In
the sum of five hundred dollars
(S5OO.O0). The right is hereby reserved
TO reject any and all bids.
By order OF the Board OF Count!
Commissioners of the County of Elko
State of Nevada, acting as a Tow
Board for the Town of Elko, Count,
of Elko, State of Nevada.
(SeaD ROBERT b. HUNTER,
Clerk of said Board
First publication, March l, 1917.
Last publication, March 81, 1917.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-03-31
WARNING.

Hunting. Fishing and Shooting is
strictly prohibited on all OF our
ranches. on Mary's River and both the
SeVenty-One ranches. Tresspassers
will be prosecuted according to law.
Nevada Land & Livestock Co.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-03-31
PRIZE FOR BEST
WATER SYSTEM STORY

In reply to a question relative to the
returns he had received on pamphlets
he had sent out, Col. e. r. Place, OF
Winnemucca, colonization agent for
the Western Pacific, said to a Silver
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-03-31

eral character OF the land. or for any
other reason. to the disposal Of APP
plicant. should file their afiidavits Of
protest in this Office. on or before the
Goth day of April, 1917.
JOHN Z. ROBBINS. Register.
First publication March II, 1917.
Last publication April 20. 1917.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-03-31
The ELK0 DAILY INDEPENDENT

Lamoille, Nevada; John McKenney. OF
Lamoille. Nevada; Harry Conrad, OF
Elko. Nevada
JOHN E. ROBBINS. Register.
First publication March "a, 1917.
Last publication April "a, 1917.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-03-31
BIDS FOR COUNTY PRINTING OF
ALL MATTERS REQUIRED TO BE
ADVERTISED AND SUCH MAT.
TIERS AS ARE ENTIoNED
HEREUNDER


TIERS AS ARE ENTIoNED
HEREUNDER
Sealed proposals endorsed "Propos-
ais for printing county business" will
be received Ly Robert b. Hunter. Clerk
of the Board of County Commissioners
of the County of Elko, State OF Ne.
vada, up to ten o'clock A. NJ. of the
9Th day of April, A. ID. 1917, at which
time said bids will be opened and
read publicly. Each bidder shall sub
NIT bid, or bids, for printing all
| county business required by law to be
advertised in the official paper of said
county, also for printing the tax roll
and delinquent list, or delinquent lists,
and all other matters required to be
advertised or printed under the head
of county advertising or county print.
ing. Said bids shall be submitted a.
follows: at the rate Of so much per
month or so much per NJ, and the
time OF the contract to run from the
| time OF acceptance of the bid to and
including the LIST day OF January, A. D.
1919, with proviso that the Board
OF County Commissioners, or their sue
| cessOrs, may at their option continue
the contract in force for a period of
not to exceed three months after the
LIST day OF January, A. ID. 1919. No
combination bid will be accepted. The
successful bidder will be required to
execute good and sufficient bond in
the sum of twelve hundred dollars
S12OO.OO). The right is hereby re-
served to reject any and all bids.
By order OF the Board OF County
Commissioners.
(SeaD ROBERT d. HUNTER,
Clerk of said Board.
First publication, March 1, 1917.
Last publication, March 81, 1917.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-03-31

JOHN E. ROBBINS. Register.
First publication March IL. 1917.
Last publication April IL. 1917.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-04-26
COL. W. P. FLETCHER
 ABSENT FROM MEETING

Little Rock, April 26.-Because of the absence of w. P. Fletcher, one of the members, the State General Hos pital Board failed to meet with Gov. C. H. Brough Thursday afternoon. Col Fletcher was confined to his bed at Lonoke, and was therefore unable to attend. Col. Fletcher has indicat- ed that he will not accept appointment on the board, because of his physical condition, but because of his eXcep- tional business ability, Gov. Brough is endeavoring to persuade Col. Flet- cher to remain on the board with the hope that his health will in time be so improved that he can actively assist in the construction of the hospital building. The board will make an- other effort to meet and select sec retary on Saturday afternoon.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-04-26
sr,TE INSURANCE AGENTS
 ELECTED OFFICERS

Iitle Rock, April 26.-Henry Off, ,,nhouser of Texarkana, was elected nrssident of the Arkansas Association at Insurance Agents on Wednesday ,ftarroon C. C. Mitchner, chief of fro department and local insurance scsnt of Marianna, was chosen vice Drssident; and J. Murphy Andrews of Little Rock, secretary-treasurer. The tpaures of the closing session were the addresses by Gov. C. H. Brough and F. G. Lindsey. attorney for the state fire commissioner Gov. Brough infdmfd the insurance agents that the valued policy and veXatious delay sections in the state insurance law were not only unfair to the insurance companies, but the fair name of the state, and that he would use every effort while governor to repeal them. He asserted they were the work of the demagogue, and if the case was car
The Prescott daily news., 1917-04-26
BRED IN THE BONE

It was school visiting day, when the audience consisted mainly of mothers, proud or envious, according to the parts their offspring were playing. Up rose one small boy on the plat form Striking a dramatic attitude he began boldly: Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears!' Whereupon a woman in the hall turn ed to her companion. "There, that's the Jones boy!" she said acidly. He wouldn't be his mothers son if he wasn't trying to borrow somethingn Mrs. Mary F. Scott, New York.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-04-26
STRAWBERRY PICKERS IN GREAT DEMAND

Little Rock, April 26.-A berry pickers war is on in Arkansas-not a war between pickers, but over pick CTS. The growers in the vicinity of Springdale have appealed to State Labor Commissioner Birkhouse for 1000 pickers, announcing they will be paid ? 1-2 cents per quart In sec tions of Arkansas where pickers are now busy, the price is ? cents per quart, and the growers state they cannot pay more, as the extra half cent represents the profit. The Spring dale offer will not draw from the sections now picking, as the pickers work north with the crop, and the Springdale crop will not be ready for general pisking for week or so. This will take pickers away from the same zone, however, unless the other sections meet the Springdale prices.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-04-26
NOT PARTICULAR

Sir" said the trembling suitor, you are a millionaire and l am a poor man, but my love for your daugh ter is so great that I cannot be stopped by any consideration as to my poverty. Love scorns conveniences and conventions. Sir, give her to me-"
 But which of my four daughters do you want ?" asked the old man not unkindly.
 "Oh, sir" came the eager reply, "Tll leave that to you"-Brooklyn Citizen.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-04-26
THE kAISER'S PRAYER"

Mine Gott, will you be mine pardner? :? You don't know who I am? am the German Kaiser Der Empeor Wil--HSHRDLUTAOI Der Emperor William. You know whipped dem Belgians, Und init bullets filled Russia full: Und I'll whip France and Italy Uud blow up Johnny Bull Now all dem other nations l don't gif dam, If you'll just be mine pardner And whip dot Unkle Sam. You know 1 got dem submarines, All Europe knows dot we'll But dot Edison got a patent now Vot blows dem all to hell. Now, Gott, if you will do this, Den you 1 will always love; Und l will be Emperor of de-earth, Uud you be Emperor above. But, Gutt, if you refuse me dis, Tomorrow night at 'leven I'll call mine Zeppelins out Und declare war on heaven. 1 wouldn't ask dis from you, But it can be plainly seen Dot when Edison pushes dot button 1 got no submarines.
 Exchange.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-04-26

ried to the people, the demagogue would be forever silenced. He asked the insurance men to use their ener- gies to find way of reducing insur- ance policies, especially on farm property. He pledged fairness to the insurance companies in legisla- tive matters in return. Judge Lind sey announced war on arsonists.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-04-26

r,. April Ladies Home Journal IS =. and the number contains every .s.r a that YOU want to see. Call PAP ud get one.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-04-26

A Thought for Today: The cackle of the hen telling her owner of duty we'll done is more satisfactory than sweet music.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-04-26

Don't forget to take advantage Of the many splendid offerings of our advertisers. Get the habit of reading the ads.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-04-26
r., PRESCOTT DAILY NEWS
 Published by vAs News Printing Company

r.,.red as second class mail mat ' ',o November 4th, 1905, at the post us s.. .s .. Prescott, Ark, under the act s 4 Congress, March 3. 1873.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-04-26
SYNOPSIS OF THE PLAY

The Fall of a Nation" the DiXon-I1erbert musical film snectace has to do multi-monare whose nan c an uprising alien residents of the United States Aided by foreign power the insurgents capture the Atlantic sea- Skoda hur death and destruction on New America falls the mutt mlionare is made gov general of province of America with the title o nrnce and the United States becomes imperial domain
 The American forces driven westward but not defeated spend two years preparing They aided by woman oval Iepon which organized by the prince to spread the doctrine imperialism When the time to strike the blow eorganzed American sweeps in from the west falls on the invading forces and drives them the The oeion mower is driven out for good a and the flag more flies the land of the free
 The score written by Herbert given by large orchestra.
The state herald., 1917-06-01
ITALIANS BATTER oulho WALLS
Austrian Troops Driven Back Across
rImavo River.

London, May 29-On Carso plateau
above Gulf OF Trieste. Italians smash
across Timavo river and capture VII
lage OF San Gi 'vanni, two miles north.
west of Duino.
To the north, in vicinity OF Jami-
ano, Italians capture fortified Austrian
trenches and along Julian front make
further gains and consolidate posi-
tions previously taken.
Austrian war office says Italian
casualties have been very heavy.
More than 1900 unwounded Italians
had been captured up to sunday. says
the statement.
Artillery duels continue between
French and Germans in Champagne
region. Along front held by British
operations are being carried out main
ly by small raiding parties.
on eastern front Russian artillery
fire against Austrians increases in in
tensity. presaging approach OF hostiii'
ties on great scale,
A new Teuton army OF 100000
men is reported nearly ready to strike
France.
The state herald., 1917-06-01
we,, Protest. r. r. Rate Boost.

Washington. -Contcndlng increased
rates would tend to thwart federal ef.
fcrts at stimulation Of food produc-
tion. representatives OF Western Live
stock producers protested before the
Interstate Commerce Commission
against the fifteen per cent Increase
asked by railroads. r. W. Tomlinson.
secretary Of the American National
Live Stock Association. declared any
additional freight rates Immediately
would show their effects In decreased
meat production. Attorneys for tho
railroads said everything had gone up
except railroad rates.
The state herald., 1917-06-01
FIRST OF GOVERNMENT CONTROL
MEASURES PASSED BY HOUSE
WITHOUT ROLL CALL.
RESOURCES
OVER 1900 FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
AND 10000 VOLUNTEERS
WILL REPORT CROPS.
Western Newspaper Union New. Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington.-The administration
food survey bill. first OF the food con.
troll measures. was passed by the
House Monday without record vote.
1t appropriated $l4,77O.00O for an i'm
mediate investigation of the country's
food resources and for measures to
stimulate production. A similar bill
is under debate In the Senate.
The Agriculture Department ex-
poets to present fairly accurate es.
Innate Of food resources within three
weeks after the bill is signed by the
President, Secretary Houston said.
As soon as the measure becomes a
law the department will start its H.
600 employees and the 100000 volun-
tary crop reporters to work on the
investigation.
The preliminary report to be made
within three weeks will be supple
mented with monthly reports and
probably by a further complete report
within six months II necessary.
Material gathered will be turned
over to Herbert c. Hoover, who will
be named to head a food administra-
tion as soon as the pending regula-
tory food measure becomes law.
The survey bill passed virtually as
II came from the committee.
Miss Rankin. the woman representa-
tive from Montana, inserted an amend
ment which would require the Depart
ment of Agriculture to use women In
the survey work wherever practicable.
AS originally drawn. the bill carried
more than $lS.0O0.OpO. but committee
changes reduced the total.
These are the principal amounts ap-
propriated: For seeds, $5.77s.000: edu-
cation for increasing production by
waste elimination and conservation,
A.3is. 400; general survey. s2,522.ooo;
eradication Of live stock diseases and
live stock improvement work. Ss45..
600: miscellaneous items, $547 600.
and eradication Of plant diseases and
insects. $4,000.
The state herald., 1917-06-01
Chile win Supper, Brazil.

Santiago. chlle.-chlle viii support
Brazil In adopting vigorous measures
against Germany, says the Dlnric II.
lustrado. In commenting on the new
aspect OF the international situation
brought about by the action OF Pres
lden, BraE OF Brazil IN urging Con.
grcss 10 revoke the decree of neutral.
ny In the war between the United
statos and Germany and authorize
measures for the defense OF the na.
toms dignity.
The state herald., 1917-06-01
How carelesa

"Sny young feller." said Broncho
Bob, have you got gun on your"
"No, sirl" replied the man with the
brand-new cowboy uniform. was told
that It was better to be unar1ned, SO
as to avoid any impression that was
seeking quarrel"
swell. that's n big disappointment
I needed brand-new gun an thought
you'd be bringing along at ieast pair
Of 'em. Don't you let anything like
this occur again."