Nevada desert canteen fish dubbed ninth wonder of the world
Federal irrigation expert F. L. Bixby and engineer J. G. Setusbar report on Amargosa desert fish with canteens attached to its body that refill as the Amargosa river disappears and reappears. The fish roll across dust seeking the river, creating stories of a desert wonder.
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Jonah
Nevada
Amargosa
Desert
F. L. Bixbey
University
J. G. Sétusbar
College of Engineering
I Leland
Mr. Bixbey
Nevada Hay Market Feeds East Coast Race Horses
H C Farris, a hay buyer, reports in Carson City that Nevada hay is in demand by race horse owners on the East Coast. He ships the hay to Sheephead Bay Louisville Chicago and other tracks where fine racers are trained, supplying first crop Nevada hay to these markets.
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H. C. Farris
Carson
Carson City
Farris
Sheephead Bay
Louisville
Chicago
Nevada
Feed and war tech costs cited in 1915 era remarks
In a wartime setting a speaker notes Nevada tim jothy red top and clover furnish the best feed for stock. The text claims strong demand for such feed nationwide. It compares trench lengths to encircle the earth and tallies production costs for aircraft and warships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betas Owlers
United States
Nevada
Timjothy
Red Top
Clover
Battle Mountain man sold stock years ago at ten cents
W. J. Grindle of Battle Mountain held 100,000 shares in the United Verde Extension mine at Jerome Arizona. He sold the shares some time ago for 10 cents each. The stock is now quoted at 34 dollars per share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Grindle
Battle Mountain
United Verde
Jerome
Arizona
Saloon Fight Over War Talk Leaves Man Injured in Gardnerville
A Gardnerville man arguing about the war in a saloon offended a German patron and was knocked unconscious. He awoke in a hospital with several stitches in the scalp and a very sore head.
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Gardnerville
Poisoner in Sing Sing Writes Soul Poem Before Execution
Dr. Arthur W. Waite, who admitted murdering his in laws by poison and germs in a bid for wealth, writes poetry in Sing Sing’s death house while awaiting electrocution. His poem addresses his body as a soul, lamenting past pleasures and urging the soul to join the universal rest.
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Sing Sing
Arthur W. Waite
Sing Sing Death House
Can You Be a Man of Honor and Strength
A rhetorical set of questions tests character and virtue. It asks about honesty, generosity, responsibility, courage, and family devotion, urging self reflection on integrity, restraint, and moral leadership. The piece frames virtue as personal backbone and public duty.
Man or Junk How You Lead Your Day Shapes Your Life
A reflective piece questions whether actions bring warmth and encouragement or coldness and harm. It asks if a person can consistently offer kindness, avoid hatred, and say no when needed, framing integrity as a daily measure of character.
Public Land Claim Notice for Baker at Gold Creek Nevada
Department of the Interior announces George F. Baker of Gold Creek, Nevada, filed for final three year proof on his Carson City homestead claim 07693 for multiple sections in T 45 N R 56 E M D, with witnesses Samuel Bieroth Harry Parker Richard Salls and Thomas Tennellie. The hearing before the Register and Receiver occurs July 20, 1916. First published June 15 1916 last July 17 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
F. Baker
Gold Creek
Nevada
Carson City
Elko
M. D
Meridian
Samuel B. Bieroth
Rowland
Harry Parker
Richard B. Salls
Thomas L. Tennellle
Register
Measure of a Man by Charlee F. Clark
A motivational piece urging readers to trust themselves and apply vigor to tasks. It questions confidence, willingness to work, and the use of one’s talents for community benefit, asking if the reader has found poise and ease of manner.
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Florin Millinery Commercial
Hotel Mayer
W. R. Mayer
CROWN
Henderson Banking Company
G.s.garcia
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
A. H. Howe
Republican
Elko Cleaning & Dyeing Works
Nev
M. H. Cooper
Elko, Nevada
Lawoille
Lamoille
Liggitts & Guth
Rexall Store
Charlee F. Clark
Elko's
Elko Soda Works
West Berkeley
W. P. Young
A.W. Hesson & CO
McCormick
A. W. Hesson & Company
Hart Schaffner
Marx
W. M. Doyle
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