Irrigation Expert Starts Nevada Work With State and University
F L Bixby, irrigation engineer from the Department of Agriculture, arrived in Reno to conduct federal irrigation investigations in cooperation with the University of Nevada and the state. He will base in Reno and spend months in Nevada, aiming to show results in two seasons with farmer cooperation, praising Nevada’s pumping irrigation opportunities.
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F. L. Bixby
The
Department of Agriculture
Nevada
Washington, D. C
Reno
University and State
University and
State
the Gazette
Bixby
Dean Scrugham
University
No Postage On Appeals To Congress Could Change Letters
A bill by Rep McCulloch of Ohio proposes free postage for letters to Senators or Representatives if they relate to pending or proposed federal legislation. The measure argues it lets the public express wishes without cost. The article also notes other local items including a warder’s death, pardon board suggestions, and stamp classifications for internal revenue.
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McCulloch
Ohio
Congress
United States
University of Nevada Graduates Eligible for Army Corps
The war department recognizes graduates of the University of Nevada and grants eligibility for service in the army engineering corps.
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Army
University of Nevada
The
War Department
Army Engineering Corps
Republicans Puzzled Over Whom to Nominate
The National Convention in Chicago on June 7 faces a divided party with 985 delegates mostly uninstructed and unable to agree on a presidential candidate. Theodore Roosevelt draws nationwide interest yet splits opinion on his ability to beat Wilson and party unity. Justice Charles E. Hughes leads among non Roosevelt supporters, though doubts persist about his electability and the risk of expanding Democratic influence in the Supreme Court.
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Republican Party
Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
Wilson
Mr. Roosevelt
Col. Roosevelt
Charles E. Hughes
United States Supreme Court
East
New York
Supreme Court
European franc value falls versus the dollar
The French franc has declined about 17 percent against the dollar, with 5 francs 18 cents per dollar previously and 6.05 now. War economies have weakened many currencies, France suffering most due to large imports and low exports. A $200 million loan may be sought in New York as funds run short. readers are urged to subscribe to the Sentinel.
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France
New York
Sentinel
New Zealand Corriedale Sheep Arrive At University Farm
The arrival of three Corriedale sheep from White Rock New Zealand marks a significant addition to the University stock farm and Nevada sheepmen. The cross bred animals, part Cotswold and Merino, arrived after a 5000 mile journey starting February 12, offering larger wool quantities and strong mutton traits suited to Nevada ranges.
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White Rock
Ragtoria
New Zealand
Nevada
Nevada Ranges
Reno Journal
Tax Notice for 1915 Second Installment Due
The second installment of Taxes for the year 1915 is due at the Office of the County Treasurer at the Court House in Eureka Nevada on Monday May 1 1916. If not paid by Monday June 5 1916 costs of delinquency will be added.
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Eureka
Nevada
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Board of Pardons
Albert Nelson
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Alfred Chartz
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Goodyear
Eureka Garage and Supply CO
Wichman
F. H. Wichman
el Paso
Villa
Bershot
Whitesides CO
ELEO
C. E. Whitesides
Frank H. Russell
the Brown Hotel
Station Touring Club of America
Daniel Morrison
Mair Street
Eureka, Nevada
Henderson Banking Company
Elko, Nevada
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General Banking
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Business Exchange
Savings Department
Nnlon
United States Federal Reserve Bank
First National Bank
Hike
E. E. Exxor
V. D. H. Jones
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