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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-31
HANDLING TIE
PARRY BODIES

The McKinney-Fulle Curtis Co.,
northwestern distributors for the
Smith Form-A-Truck, have taken on
the distribution of the Parry truck
and delivery bodies for the same field.
An immense business has been built
up in the truck line, and every indi-
cation points to a like business in the
bodies.
Manager Curtis has been actively in
the field since the organization was
perfected, along with a score Of trav-
cling representatives.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-31
Candidate For commf..ion.r.

hereby announce my candidacy for
the office Of city commissioner. As a
long time resident OF Fargo and q tax
payer. feel that am in a position to
serve my fellow citizens with reason
able efficiency and respectfully request
the support Of all voters.
T. w. Jackman.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-31
The Pneumenla seaaon.

The cold. damp weather OF March
seems to be the most favorable for the
pneumonia germ. Now is the time to
be careful. Pneumonia often results
from q cold. The quicker a cold is
gotten rid of the less the danger. As
soon as the first indication of a cold
appears take Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. AS to the value OF this
preparation, ask anyone who has used
it.-Advt
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-10-27
CAMP LEWIS MEN TO BE
GIVEN ASSIGNMENTS

In the next few days men from Ne.
vada in Camp Lewis will be assigned
to regiments in which they will fight
in France.
General orders say that formal mus
tering OF men into their permanent or
ganizations will be effected October
81.
In assigning the men to regiments
in which they will serve oversee, tn"
personnel officers are proiiting by mis-
takes made by the allies at the begin.
ming OF the war, when thousands OF
technically trained men were sent into
trenches and killed in action. Shcn
highly trained services would have
been more valuable to the government
in position in which they wer" prof.
cient and where mortality rates were
comparatively low.
Cards now being filed out by the Ne.
yada men ask for information regard.
! ing their education. occupation in civil
/ life. wages received before beinE
drafted and degrees obtained. The
number OF years in which the man
has practiccd trade or profession
| also is eXacted.
Another blank asks II he has any
skill at entertaining. This latter Is
asked with view OF making long win
ter evenings shorter, by impromptu
entertainments in regimental recrca
ton halls.
The desire OF the officers to keeI
vice down among men resulted in or
ders being given sentries no womer
be permitted within the cantonments
after $50 p. M.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-10-27
fcpsiye on the Italian front, announces
the army headquarters. Four hundrel
and fifty guns were acquired in the
attack.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
PROCLAMATION

Whereas, The real organic law Of
all civilization, upon (which all state
constitutions and all statutes rest for
their authority. is coupd in the Ten
Commandments, the Word of God add
the teachings ~ precepts .; the
churches, and
Whereas. The churches have been,
through tho rs ) the underlying and
basic influence looking to ideal citi'
zenship. and
Sunday sahG liz and instruments
by which thcae fundamental princI.
plea of citizenship and government
are promoted. Now. Therefore, join
inr with mauy governors OF other
states of this union and with the
'::ayors of rlany OF the chief munici.
palities OF tn west. !, Emmet D.
cyle, Governor OF the State of Ne
voGa, by authority in me vested, dc
hereby designate and proclaim Sun
day. November 4, 1917 as Go to Sun
day School Day and urge the citizen!
of Nevada to show recognition of th'
vGIue of the Sunday School as au in
stitution for the advancement and in
nlcation Of good citizenship as wei
as religion and morality, by attend
ance upon the supper; OF the Sunda
-. coils of ,hcir :ospeC .vC choice. o.
Tat Gay,
Given und nIy han: az: th, grea
seal OF the State OF Nevada, at tn
Ctpitol in Carson City, this Twent!
second day OF October, in the year I
our Lord one thousand nine hundre
and seventeen.
EMMETT -. BOYLE,
Goyerno
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-10-27
HOW GERMANS
MISLEAD RUSSIANS

LONDON, Oct 27.-The manner in
which the German higher command
determination between
Russian soldiers and Germans, even
before the date of the Russian revolu-
tion, and the use to which they put
this determination, is shown in an
army order recently captured on the
front of General Linsingen's army. II
was issued shortly before Easter, and
is as follows:
"In view OF the approaching holi-
days, judging from the example of
former years, 1t is expected that Rus
SLAMS will come out to us with pres
ents. Their emissaTies are 10 be well
received and allowed to return to their
lines. Conversations, however, may
only be carried on by officers.
Our officers. in such conversations
will take advantage OF opportunities
TO point out TO the Russians that 3.,:s:
really guilty of the war are England
and France. that Germany and Austri'
have twice already made peace pro
posals which Russia wished to acc"p
and only refused because of the in
| nuence of England. DO not touch tao
tical questions; when he has drunk
/ little he will begin TO let things out.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-10-27
SUSPEND 1918
ASSESSMENT WORK
Owners OF Oil Placer Locations
Are Not Relieved BY
Congress

The printed text of the bill exempt |
ing mining claims from the annual
work requirement, which
became law October ;. is printed
below
Notice OF intention to take
advantage of the law must be filed
with the district recorder before the
expiration OF the current year.
The bill is entitled: Joint resolu-
ton TO suspend the requirements OF
annual assessment work on mining
claims during the years 1917 and
1918" and the text follows:
Resolved by the senate and house
Of representatives Of the United
States OF America in congress assem-
blcd That in order that labor may
he most effectively used in raising and
producing those things needed in the
prosecution OF the present war with
Germany. that the provision OF sec
ton twenty.three hundred and TWEEN.
ty.four of the Revised Statutes OF the
United States which requires on each
mining claim located. and until a pat
cnt has been issued therefor, not less
! than 800 worth of labor TO be per
formed or improvements to be made
during each year, be, and the same Is
hereby. suspended during the years
| 1917 and 1918; Provided, That every
claimant of any such mining claim In
order to obtain the benefits OF this
resolution shall flle or cause to be filed
in the Office where the location notice
or certificate Is recorded on or before
December 81, OF each of the year!
1917 and 1918. notice OF his desire
to hold said mining claim under thi'
resolution: Provided further, Tha
this resolution shall not apply to oi
placer locations or claims.
"This resolution shall not be deemC,
to amend or repeal the public rcsolu
ton entitled Joint resolution to RI
lieve the owners OF mining claims VIII
have been mustered into the militar
or naval service of tho United state
as officers or enlisted men from pc
, forming assessment work during tn
term OF such service approved Jul
II, 1917"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-10-27
NEW MINT EQUIPMENT

In letter written to Governor
Boyle. Ray r. Baker. director of L.
s. mints. makes mention Of efforts To
increase the operations carried on by
the Carson City mint, and states that
additional equipment desired by
Supt. Ed. Ryan has been ordered
News.
Supt. Ed. Ryan. of tho Carson
mint reports that since the new or.
ders relating to the bullion that
might be purchased by the local in.
stitutIon went into effect tho mints
business has shown n very marked
increase. The capacity Of the plant
will also be greatly increased when
new equipment and machinery con
sisting Of n crusher, pulycrizer and
furnace. already ordered by Director
Baker are received and installed. 81
Tribune.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-10-27
GE ERMANS PLAN
To DESCEND
ON FINLAND
inhabitants of HelsingforS Pre-
pare to Evacuate
City

PETROGRAD. Oct. 27.-Prepara.
sIons are being made in Helsingfors
for the evacuation OF that city. accord
ing TO information received in Petro-
grad. The report from Stockholm to
the Noyoe Yremya says that in view
OF an easy advance in the Russian
territory. the Germans are preparing
for a descent on Finland and II they
profit by their propaganda expect 10
be able, with small forces TO capture
the Russian troops without resistance
and cut the railway at Tornea. II the
latter measure Is accomplished all
Sweden will be severed.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-10-27
GERMANY SCORES
ANOTHER ENEMY
Brazil Joins List of Warning
Nations Against German
Powers

RIO DE JANEIRo. Brazil. Oct. 81
The chamber Of deputies by almost al.
unanimous vote has declared that i
state of war exists between Germany
and Brazil. The vote was a hundred
and forty-nipe to one. The virtually
unanimous vote was received with
general acclimation, the senate accept.
ing conditions with approval. Accord
ing to newspapers torpedo boat de.
stroyers have been ordered TO proceed
to Bahia and take possession OF the
German gunboat Eber. which for soIae
time has been lying there.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-10-27
ITALIAN ARMY
FACESSER|OUS
CONDITIONS
AuStro- German Army Pressing
Toward italian Plain Under
Austrian Emperor

BERLIN, Oct 27.-The mount ain
ridge OF steel has been captured from
the Italians, who have also lost the
summit OF Mount Matajur, says an Of
ficial announcement. The statement
claims the defeat of the second Italian
army and that the Isonzo front OF the
Italians il imperiled as far AS the
wiphach. Emperor Charles of Aus
,ria is commanding the attacking Aus.
tro.German army which is pressing to-
ward the Italian plain through the
spurs of the Julian Alps.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-10-27
BIG COMET ON ITS WAY

A gigantic comet, outclassing In
size the brilliancy of those seen in
modern times, including HALEY :, ~
speeding through the solor system TO.
wavd the sun at -. approximate rate
q l,l34,246 mics 81 day, says the
Melting Pot The comet will he a
thing of glory IN the northwestern
SKY this coming winter, probably re.
naming visible for three months. II
will be nj its best in June.
To illustrate the size OF this new
member Of the solar system, recall the
fact that Halley's comet, which held
the center OF the stellar stage In 1911
was seen through the great telescope
eight months before perihelion, which
is planets closest approach to the
sun. The new comet was seen four
teen months before prelhellon or six
months earlier than Halleys was sccn
or sought for. This comet projected
itself without the aid Of publicity
agent. II appeared on the photo
graphic pale at the end OF Professor
Max VOLTS telescope at Heidelbers
on evening In April. 1916. DR.. Wolf
thought II new asteroId and wa'
about to add It to the large collection
of those small planets already listed
among tho astronomical exhibits, bu
n second and third observation show
ed the stranger to be an eccentric
ac,or-a member OF the ccmetarI
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-10-27
ELK0 COUNTY LITERALLY SUBSCR|BES
TO THE SECOND LIBERTY LOAN

Elko county has responded to the call of the govern
ment to subscribe for Liberty Bonds Again the neone
Oh TINS section have risen to great emergency At an
early hour this afternoon three hundred Thousand
dollars had been subscribed twenty-five thousand dollars
more than subscribed for the first loan Before nobt
the sum will be considerably higher
Atnoon today the Henderson Bank reported that over
two hundred and thirt-ive thousand dollars has been
subscribed through that institution The First National
Bank reported that it has received subscriptions for noa
y slxyve thousand dollars. The entire subscription of
Elko county for the first loan .S27S4O0 Of this
amount S198OO0 went through the Henderson Bank The
Bank of Wells has not yet been heard FROM but large
amount is expected from that section.
All OF our stockmen and ranchers with very few
exceptions have subscribed literally One sockman from
the northern part Of the county subscribed for $4,000
more as the government wanted him to- The Union Land
~ Livestock company which has valuable holdings on
Marys River and in independence Valley subscribed for
$2lO,OO0 worth of bonds 200 of which amount was
credited to Elko county The George Russell Land &
Cattle company took $4,000 worth The Utah Construc
ton company took $4,000 worth, c. B. Henderson took
$1,000 worth and there other large subscriptions
Entire State Responds Literally
The following telegram received this afternoon
from Reno:
RENO, Oct 27.-Nevada is over two million nine hull
dred thousand at with many districts hear fror
in addition to business which will come this afternoon and
evening Line in every bank in Reno getting bonds Great
y stimulated by news that American army began firing
on the German army at six o'clock this morning. Com
mttee predicts Nevada will over-subscrihe quarter million
due to patriotic efforts of nnumerabe loyal self sacrc
ing NevadanS in every community in the state. Women
and children deserve lions share of credit for putting it
over .... ,.
H. A. LENNON,
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AMERICANS FIRE:
FIRST SHOT IN
WORLD CONFLICT
U. S. TROOPS Begin Activities
In First Line Trenches on
French Front

WITH AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, Oct. 27.-The American
troops are in the first line trenches on
the French front, the artillery firing
the first shot OF war on a German
working party at six o'clock on the
morning or recent date. There mas
been intermitted artillery fighting
since. The infantry marched in on
the same night through rain and mud,
without the knowledge of the enemy.
and were welcomed enthusiastically
by the French soldiers in the trenches
v. S. Troops Adapted
To Conditions
The first official statement issued
from American headquarters was re.
ceived today which states: "A con.
tingent OF the home battaiions, one of
our first contingents, in association
with the western French battalions
are in the first line trenches OF n
quiet sector OF the French front They
aiN ny vi lllt
les of our artillery, in association with
French batteries. Our men have ad
apted themselves 10 the actual trench
conditions in most satisfactory
manner"
First Shell Case
Sent to President
The Americans have shelled the
German positions and troops, the enc
my sending shell for shell. The first
shell case is TO be sent to President
Wilson. The nearest enemy trench
is several hundred yards away and
the sector is one of the quietest on
the front. 1t has not been taken over
being under control of troops under
French direction.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-10-27
WESTERN PACIFIC TO BE
IN RENO BY JANUARY |

The Western Pacific line from
Reno 10 Chiicoot will probably be
completed by January 1, according to
Charles Mcdonald right Of way en-
gineer for the company. Work of
grading has been put well under way
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-10-27
AGRICULTURE TRAINING
WILL BE GIVEN TO BOYS

INDIANAPOLIS. Oct. 27.-"Agri.
cultural Plattsburgs" are being plan.
ned for boys of Indiana under military
age.
Isaac d. Strauss has offered $40
acres of land in Jasper county to be
used for training the boys in agiiCul
tural. as wartime necessity. He
proposes to place several hundred
boys in training and to give thcm the
proceeds of the farrI.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-10-27
BRITISH MAKING
STEADY PROGRESS
Two German Counter Attacks
RepuIsed Near Ypres; Gains
Consolidated

LONDON. Oct. 27.-The British
troops have made further progress in
the territory west of Passchendacl
and east OF Ypres. il is officially an
nounced. Two German counter at
tacks were repulsed during the night
and the ground gained yesterday was
consolidated.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-10-27
MORE SELECTIONS
FOR ARMY SERVICE

Fifteen more men from Washoe
county. four from Elko and nine from
White Pine were certified by tho dis.
trict board yesterday for military scrv.
Ice. TO leave for Camp Lewis. These
men will form n portion OF the last
contingents to be sent under the pres.
ent call. The Elko county mon arc:
Russell Austin Field; Jim Erwin
CTesset, Marinus Hansen and Vasill'
John LIchas.
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MEN CALLED FOR NOV. 5

Jllut hli'p lohNfiios
William Taylor. Rowland.
Marinus Hansen. Decth.
Harry John McGrannahan. MontCllo.
Alexandra Zuezo. Tuscarora.
Carl Hagenkosd, Montello.
Fred Ehlenfeld. Wells.
iHeHry Parros, Metropolis.
Herbert Martin Bush, Lee Canyon.
James Edward Boyd, Jarbidge.
Walter Piet. San Jacinto.
Guy A. Bartness. Wells.
Pete Paul Martinez. Tuscarora.
Frank Thomas Anderson, TuscaroI a,
viltaria Bresson, Elko.
James Parker, Lee.
Frank Carlton Grass. CRrlin.
Alfredo Lucchesl. Carlin.
PrescIliano Lapes. Jarbidgc.
Hans Anderson, Lurline.
Charles Ernest Hart. Tuscarord.
William o. Robertson. Tecoma.
Lee Jones, Jarbidge.
Dyson Stewart Byers, Dceth
Carlo Via Carlin.
Jesse c. Larsen. Deeth.
Jim Erwin Crosset. Ferber.
Charles d. Peppiat. O'Neil.
Harry Cross. Montello.
francisco Guerricabeitia. Elko.
Percy Foy. Montello.
four Atternates
Raymond II. Eager, Lamoille.
Harry Matthew Gooch, Hallcck.
Otto Sedqulck Taufer, Elko.
Rufus Murray WoolvertUn. Rub
Valley.
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MAKING IT EXPLICIT

Fivc.ycarold Bobby had a bad mem.
ory. and his mother had hard time
teaching him TO say II you please"
when he wanted anything. One even.
ing at dinner no said. Mamma, hand
me the butter" "lf you what, Bob.
by?" she asked why. II you can
reach g." was the reply.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-10-27
Hon E. J. l.. Taber. District Judge:

Hon. Z. J. l.. Taber, District Judge:
Your grand jury desires to report
that il is prepared to find certain in
dictments, and it appears that in GER
tain OF said cases the district attorney
OF Elko county iS disqualified from
acting; under thesc circumstances We
would respectfully ask YOUR honor &c
Immediately appoint special prose-
eutor under the provisions of Section
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-10-27
GRAND JURY RENDERS REPORT;
|ND|CTME WILL Be FOUND

1897 Revised Laws in order that the
Deputy Attorney General may have
the assistance OF such special prose
cutor in drafting aid indictments.
Very respectfully,
JSO. II. CAIIER,
Foreman
The Court in conformity with the
above request appointed c. d. Hen
derson as special prosecutor.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-10-27
RESIGNATION OF
: SPANISH CABlNET 7

MADRID. Oct. 27.--The Spanish
cabinet has resigned. according 10
late reports from Madrid.
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TOO MANY OF HIM

Some men," said Uncle Eben, over
works deir piety so hard on Sunday
dat dey feels called on to give II six
days rest"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-10-27
oRAToRY AND ELoouENcE

"If call my dog In n commanding
way. that's oratory. " h" comes
that's eloauence." Toronto Globe.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-10-27
H. A. LENNON,
Campaign Manager.

and track laying has made rapid
progress in some points on the line.
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$4,000 ITALIANS CAPTURED BY .
" GERMAN ARMY ON WARFFRONT
Italians Suffer Ovepowerng Loss at Hands Of Joined Enemy
Troops in Front Line Offensive

BERLIN. Oct. 27.-Sixty THOUSAND
the Austro German forces in their Of
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-10-27

John Carat and his son Gcorso are
down from their home at White Rock.
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FALLON REGULATION

The city council of Fallon has Just
passed an ordinance regulating the
closing hours OF saloons.
II provides that all saloons in the
city OF Fallon shall close from IL
O'Clock p. m. until n. m, excepting
that they may remain open Saturday
nights until 4 a. III. Sunday and then
must remain closed until n. m. Mon.
day.
The ordinance also requires all
curtains 10 be removed from the
front doors.
school and OF enormous size. II was
then something like iS3,000,OO0 miles
distant. DR.. Wolf reported the conict
officially. and II will go down IN popu.
lar history as VOLTS comet
Evening star., 1917-03-04

Federal Trade Union. No. 1277e: wom-
ems Trade Union League, Neighborhood
House, Pennsylvania Women's Wood
row Wilson League, in closed column
facing south on North Capitol street,
head near B street north.
Third brigade-Governor Of Missis-
sippi and staff, the John H. Thornton
tary band. Texas Young Men Contin-
gent, Wilson Club, Elmira, N Y; Onei-
ida Community Athletic Association
Band, Gastonia Pythian Drum Corps,
girls from Carlisle Indian School, I'm
proved Order Of Red Men, American
da Community Athletic Association
Co. G, 32d Regiment, u R., Woodmen
of the World, In closed column facing
south on North Capitol street, head
closed on second brigade; 2 pm.
Fourth brigade-Governor Of Missouri
iety. York. Pa: Spring Garden Band;
Cook County Democratic Club, New
Citizens American Organization, Polish
American Societies. Polish Band, United
Syrian American Clubs, Ruthenian Ma
tional Union, Allied Jewish Societies.
Sons of Italy, labor unions, in closed
column facing south on New Jersey ave-
nue.. head of column near street north
west: pm
Fifth brigade-Colored inaugural COM
Club. New York; Colored Democratic
League. Chicago, ILL.,: Hamilton Demo-
cratic Club. Brooklyn. N. Y: knights of
Pythias. and Colored Elks of the District
OF Columbia, in closed column facing
south on New Jersey avenue. head of
column closed on fourth brigade: pm.
Beiated NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. south on
lst street north, head at B street.
Evening star., 1917-03-04

Columbus Democratic Glee Club.
CaldwelFs Band: Wilson and Marshall
Democratic Association of the District
of Columbia, Young Mems Democratic
Club of the District of Columbia. Com
Allen Boys' Band. and Girl Scouts. in
column closed on staff of marshal OF
fourth grand division. facing south on
Delaware avenue N. head of column
near Senate office building; 2 pm.
First brigade-Governor of South
Carolina and staff. Central Democratic
Club. Harrisburg, Pa; Nose Green
Club, Duckwoth Democratic Club, Min
ster's Band; Essex county democratic
committee of New Jersey. band, Red
Mems Drum and Bugle CCorps Of At
lanta, Ga; The Loyal Legion of Allan
ia. Ga; Loyal Women of Washington.
d. c.; in closed column on Delaware
avenue northeast. closed on escort to
marshal first grand division; pm.
Second brigade-Governor of Louisi-
ana and staff. mayor of New Orleans
and city officials, Tammany Hall,
Brooklyn Democracy. Liberty Band.
Jefferson Club of Philadelphia, Pa.
Democratic Marching Club, Fifth Penn
syivania congressional district, Kin
sington Military Band, Indiana Demo-
cratic Club, Indianapolis Military Band.