Las Vegas Artesian Well Sets Local Records
The final Las Vegas Valley artesian well reached 170 feet and flowed at 60 miner's inches from a 12 inch casing, far surpassing earlier wells. The Miller well, drilled on valueless government land, cost under $500 and raised land value to $50 or $100 per acre, boosting agricultural hopes for the valley. Miller plans deeper drilling to show regional water potential.
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Clark County
Nevada
Las Vegas
Simple Rule For Water Measurement From Pelton Company
An engineer explains a straightforward method to measure stream flow. Select a straight stretch, average width over six points, average depth over four points, and time a float over a set distance to get velocity. Compute flow as width times depth times velocity, then adjust by about 25 percent to account for surfeit velocity.
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Pelton Water Wheel Company
Costs of living rise as food prices strain budgets
A San Francisco Journal of Commerce editorial argues rising food costs burden households, especially those with small incomes, and urges a public inquiry in large population centers. It says a commission of civic-minded people could examine whether the distributive system takes an undue share of consumer costs.
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San Francisco Journal of Commerce
Concrete and cement progress amid steel reinforced trends
The article notes concrete a long standing material now boosted by Portland cement and steel reinforcement, praises its abundance in sand rock gravel and cement supplies nationwide, and contrasts appearance with traditional stone. It cites New York Labor Bulletin showing wage earner prosperity and a drop in idle workers from 35.7 percent to 21.1 percent, with over 350000 affected. It also reports Knights of Pythias pressuring Dr. Robinson of Hawthorne as county physician over hospital admission of a member, and mentions Jobs A. Hay, Reno treasurer, missing with alleged $800 shortfall.
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New York Labor Bulletin
John Williams
New York State
Knights of Pythias
Dr. Robinson of
Hawthorne
Order
Nevada News Briefs From Exchanges
Joe Damas released from hospital after 35 years in an invasion institute, unclear county of commitment. Ex Governor Jewett Adama and W N Mctiili plan a large cold storage plant at Mullill White Pine County with capacity for 100 teeres 200 sheep and 190 huge. Hose Gillingham seeks divorce from W H Gillingham in San Francisco with alimony request. Tonopah Nevada divorce cited in interview with Thomas F Casey related to Goldfield tragedy. Casey linked to murder of Mrs Healip, infatuation with Alice Mano. EB Gori now Tatlin section laborer injured in route from coal mine near Herrin after velocipede incident. died en route to Battle Mountain. William Welger electrocuted in Goldfield. origin from 600 foot level drift unknown. death at 40. Fifteen cars beer in Carlin yard led to arrests and beer thefts. 700 bottles vanished while watchman handled prisoner. Tracklayer projects: Reclamation near Ragtown insufficient, new reservoir planned near Dayton in Lyon County to supply Churchill during dry season. Railroad hearing: Southern Pacific rate cut request deferred. next hearing Sept 2 with potential compelled reduction.
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Joe Damas
Jewett Adama
W. N. Mctiili
Mullill
White Pine
Hose Gillingham
Seo Francisco
W.H. Gillingham
Wwfia
Tonopah
Nevada
Inez
Alice Mano
EB. Gori
Tatlin
Tiolconde
Herrin
William Welger
Clermont
Goldfeld
Welger
Goldfield
Ula
Carlin
Anehmner Busch
Bobo
Trackee- Carson
Poisoning Small Pests Exterminated in Southern California
Forest Service reports success in exterminating ground squirrels and gophers using poisoned green barley heads. Experiments show barley best, with dried barley and other foods tested. some methods harmed non targets like doves, quail, and sheep. Poisoned grain also killed rabbits and cats, while green alfalfa proved effective. location notices and legal blanks available at the Sentinel office.
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Forest Service
California
Stanley E. Piper
Biological Survey
Department of Agriculture
Big Mining Dividends Highlight 1908 1909 Returns
Mining World figures show 94 mining and metallurgical concerns paid dividends totaling 561,973,020 by August 1, 1909, on declared capital of 496,043,498 and a return of 118 percent. The 61st envoy months of 1908 contributed majorly to this payout, signaling strong gratification for miners and investors alike.
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