Sagebrush riches claim could rival mines in West
A San Francisco dispatch reports prominent locals and university professors urging Congress to back sagebrush dry distillation. They claim a ton yields over $23 in chemical products, cost to extract about $3, with acre profits cited up to $20 per ton after clearing land for alfalfa. They predict high returns and note eastern capital eyeing plants, while Michigan wood distillers are cited as a model. Legal blanks and mining locations are offered.
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Nevada State News Highlights Regional Appointments and Trials
Dr. 8 C Gibeon becomes Washoe County Physician replacing W L Samuels. George B Russell named county game warden of Elko for his experience. John Anderson pleads guilty to forgery in Elko, sentenced to one year in Carson. Jack Pugh dies at Tonopah after long illness. Al Shelly missing en route to Bishop, California. Tonopah Bonanza notes a $250,000 pay day for miners on April 10. Lyon farmers ship potatoes to Ohio Valley. Humboldt river body identified as not H Philippson. likely a Swedish shoemaker. Stefan Serder dies in Reno after being shot by John Honcher. murder charge pending. Rep Roberts seeks a federal prison for Carson City with $50,000 for erection. judge Farrington has sent prisoners to Leavenworth and McNeil. A.W. Globe of Wells thwarts burglars by leaving safe open post-robbery sign. $12 taken. Mrs Mary Molleson found dead at Steptoe Valley ranch. aged 87 or 88. Attorney General Thatcher gains access to Stee Bank & Trust books. receiver Frank Wildes whereabouts unclear. Sierra Nevada mine at Comstock yields high grade ore in raise from 2500-foot level. $125 per ton. Ely Record reports first guano carload shipped from caves near Osceola to California. caves extend. 800 tons potential. margins favorable. Guano price differences imply profit. caravans and roads aiding transport.
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Clark County Review Misplaced Calls for Violence Clarified
The Clark County Review warns readers against endorsing violence and urges settling grievances directly with the person involved. It cautions against harassing printers and emphasizes personal responsibility, noting many are far from perfect and deserve fair treatment.
Road through Nevada sparks veto debate across counties
The Elko Free Press criticizes Governor Oddie's veto of the state high way bill intended for road funding. Ely and White Pine counties join in opposition while urging readers to consider the Midland trail as the direct route from Salt Lake to the coast, highlighted by the Ely Expositor.
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Carson Valley Artesian Wells Detailed by Gardnerville Record-Courier
The Gardnerville Record-Courier details Carson Valley artesian wells with 30 sites listed. The Hanlan property yields about 216000 gallons daily, others range 50000 to 60000 gallons per day. Depths span 45 to 1050 feet, averaging around 300, casing mostly three inches, largest four inches, aiding future reclamation in Osrson Valley per the Appeal.
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Noah Webster Corrects Wife on Language Mistakes
A playful anecdote shows Noah Webster reproving his wife for misusing English. The scene unfolds as his wife blushes and attempts to tease him with a cooking scene while Webster insists she has not studied our glorious language. He remarks that he is astonished by her phrasing.
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Water rights hearing concludes. engineer returns home
State Engineer Kearney, after taking testimony on water rights in Lovelock Valley, returns to Carson. More than 80 claimants appeared, submitting testimony at an informal hearing to decide prior and real rights and water allocations for farmers along the course. Similar action was planned for Eiko and Eureka County sections to prevent lawsuits and clarify rights.
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Salt Lake Tribune Book Lovers Contest Opens
The Salt Lake Tribune announces a BOOKLOVERS CONTEST with 5060 dollars in awards. Seventy seven pictures, each day a title and author to name. Enter anytime, subscribers advised for daily Tribune delivery and access to a 5000 title catalogue mailed for forty cents. Communications to BOOKLOVERS CONTEST EDITOR Salt Lake Tribune Salt Lake City Utah.
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