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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1922
Page
2
A man wakes at 7, chases a nighttime thought, and endures a slow day. He misreads time by 20 minutes, drinks scalding coffee, and endures a hectic commute. He squabbles with a streetcar, hunts for yarn, argues with his wife over a movie, then repeats the routine the next day.
The piece jokes about June weddings and brides while poking fun at marriage expectations. It notes the shift from costly presents to practical 10 cent store goods and the evolving view of married life. The tone mocks society editors and wedding fanfare.
The Sparks Tribune notes the Newlands project in Nevada ranks third among 24 federal irrigation schemes in payment promptness. As of April 30, payments due totaled 506 400 dollars with 96.6 percent paid, signaling strong government investment. Prospects rise with the Spanish Springs reservoir, likely boosting Fallon Fernley and Wadsworth areas.
Washington, Aug. 19. The administration tariff bill passes the Senate 48 to 25 after months of debate. It now goes to conference. Senator Borah of Idaho is the lone Republican in opposition, while Democrats Brousard Kendrick and Ransdell voted in favor.
Reverend Sanford becomes pastor at Virginia City while F C Jackson dies in Truckee after promoting a hotel. High school expansion in Wellington to add trades. Lovelock receives cast iron pipe for new water main. N J Pidge dies after injurious fall from auto truck in Winnemucca. Blood poisoning from mosquito bite leads Charles Braun to specialist care in Carson City. Southern Pacific authorized to abandon Talasco Metropolis branch in Eureka County. Lahontan PowerLease sparks protest over control by landowners on Newlands project. Stall Bros lose eleven cattle to Western Pacific train. gate left open blamed. Joe F McDonald named Nevada State Journal business manager. Auto license plates exceed prior year totals. Velma Truett bitten in Starr Valley by a dog while visiting Elko. Fallon garage fire destroys big building. two houses damaged. losses around 10000.
Goldfield Tribune reports thousands of ducks and geese migrating southward over the past week and resting on flooded flats near Goldfield. One flooded flat near Goldfield 15 miles east spans three miles and attracts the birds. Local hunters link southward migration to an early harsh winter, and weather prophet Long Hair Johnson from Tonopah predicts an even colder season ahead.
At Saratoga race track last night a record auction price was set as forty one yearlings sold for $414 300, averaging $4973 each. The top price, $17 000, was paid by D C Hildreth for a chestnut colt by Fair Play on behalf of the Rancocas stables.
Ed Wilson and Ole Johnson of Hamilton haul ore from their property to the Keystone station of the Nevada Northern, destined to Utah smelters. Frank Marks also plans a shipment this week as the town discusses the phrase speak of the devil and half wonders if you are becoming.
Winnemucca Nevada August 19 Maude Silvers a bartender at the Central saloon was shot and killed following a dispute with John B Harris over a half dollar during a mining claim interest at Ten Mile Harris allegedly returned with a rifle and shot Silvers in the right arm and body killing him instantly Harris, aged fifty, is son of Mrs James Duret pioneer of Winnemucca Silvers, thirty eight, leaves a widow and had resided in the town for several years.
A rugged account from a Cornish miner in the Valley Empire mine describes a steep drift, a rock snag, and Cousin Jack tumbling after losing his hold. A cart sped away as he tried to catch it, with onlookers noting the peril and danger of underground travel.
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