Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-05-03

Interviews were granted the Inde-
Depdent this morning by the manag'
ing departments of .he Elko Roller
Mills. the A. w Hesson company and
tbs Caryille Commission House of this
city, concerning the article which ap-
nsared in yesterdays Gazette convey
ing for the first time 10 the firms in
yolyed the information that they had
beeu fined by the United States gov
eminent, or were about to be so fined
for alleged violations of the food rules
and regulations.
The Independent proceeded upon
the theory, which is absolutely cor
rect that each and every one of these
houses is loyal and active support
er Of the government in its present
war campaign. That this is a fact is
evidenced by the activities of the var
ious men involved for the general
ppmulgation OF government welfare.
ties.
Mr.. Perciyal, Of the Elko Roller
Mills, has been an enthusiastic and
ardent supporter OF the food rules
and regulations, and particularly OF
the campaign to conserve the wheat
supply. 1t VIII be remembered that
10 Reno, at the meeting there of the
mlllers OF the state, Mr.. PcrCiyal of
fered to place at the disposal of the
government his entire supply OF
wheat and flour providing the other
mIlers Of the state would consent TO
do the same. This offer was not tax
en- up, because the other mills OF the
state would not comply with the con.
dItiOns OF Mr.. PeTciyal's offer. Mr.
Perciyal personally took a great in.
terest in assisting Mr.. Wood, assist
ant state food administrator. when he
came here some time ago. in getting
complete line OF information upon
wheat and flour supplies in the coun.
~ and took particular pains to intro
duee Mr.. Wood TO the editorial depart
ment OF this paper in order that ade-
Guate publicity might be given to Mr.
Woods activities here to the mutual
benefit Of the department which he
represented as well as to the people of
the county.
Nj. a. W. Hesson. state senator of
this county, has ever been n loyal
government supporter. subscribing
heavily 10 every loan campaign to the
Red Cross and to every patriotic
movement. Mr.. Hesson's son, Robert.
has devoted most OF his time this
year TO government work in the food
hne, for which he has received no
tonpensation, nor did he desire any,
ut Mr. lessons business interests
have willingly made sacrifice In 60
lag without Bob's services through
ibis trying time without a murmur,
IN order that the governments pro
gran might be adequately carried out.
Mr. Ed Carville, proprietor of the
Carville Commission House, has pur.
eaased heavily of Liberty Bonds, and
lS tried throughout in his business
Oeailngs with tho public to Loyalty aid
the good cause. MIR. Caryille has
peen resident and heavy taxpayer In
nS county for the past twenty years
" more and has always been rated
ono of Elko cOunty's substantial
citizens.
Win these facts in mind tho public
u'' well give careful weight TO the
'"'ements Of these men concerning
~a'ter which is not only of serious
Import TO themselves but TO the coun
" ~ a whole, for the business houses
'ne county naturally will watcl
S matter az n sort of test case oi
"elr future activities In business
"'uers that follow along the lines o
"o GaEettc's charges.
inc Elko Roller Mills, through Il!
nnclpal stockholder and manager
80 W. W. Percival, believes that 4
0eeh made the victim Of frame
W not on the part OF the govcrnmen
49,, -" certain persons antagonistlo 4
a. south Fork interests who tool
IA image Image OF the ignorance of the mai
TAI, suarse OF tho South Fork mill
10 man Ia an Italian, unschooled fl
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