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Newspaper

Eureka Sentinel

Location

Eureka, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1909

Page

4

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.

Las Vegas Valley 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.

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.

The 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.

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.

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.

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.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jobs A. Hay Reno Fraternal Brotherhood Reno Realty Company Clarassill County Ragtown Carson River Lyon County Dayton Churchill County Henry Thurrell Railroad Commission Southern Pacific Company H. A. Jones Manson C. W. Durbrow T. F. Rowlands Southern Pacific Carson City Hoe People’s Meat Market Bansage Ruby Hill William Zadow Main Street Eureka, Nevada E. Kuehn Eureka Ed.v. Price & Co Chicago Buel and Bateman Sts Nev B. Repetto Y. Lani MEW Eureka Brewery Evnera’s Purutan Resort Main and Clark Streets Lani & Repetto Ae Ey Sentinel Office Minneapolis Tribune Bentines Eureka Lodge Directory Eureka Lodge No C. F Clark and Main Sta J. B. Brugg G. W. ©. Stewart V. G. Wx. Zapow F. J. Bronaxuen C. B Masonic Hall Haxcoox W. M. Aswa Latun Eureka Loge No F&a Eureka Lodge Maso Hall Maos Perex Lon W. M Joux St. John’s St. John's R. A H, Gowan Junr Duckwater Store Jesse Mendes Dock Water Nye County Nav the Union Bakery Ovecy Ag Boston Prospect Camillo Gallo Old Bureau Hotel Third Judicial District Court of the of Nevada Aod Hureke Tomy Andrew Flood Stinsoe Stn Ak Cours Ald Koreka EM McCharra le Witagerald Albert Diamond Rebekah Lodge Vislt Norrie Brewencaurt NG. Grace Teavens Phil Paroni South Main Street Diamond Mine Express Sanfrancisco Brewery Saloon and Pioneer Bottling Works U. S Becker F. J. Brossemer Prop Assayers Chemists Eureka & Palisade Railway Thia Paawenger Preight Mit Aa Returdage Palisade Byron Mill Turedars Otha Arriva Ab Bureks Bae Bold Mountain Bury Bocazak Rensol Telted St Dismond G. D. Abbott Superintanda A. R, Randolph Acaistant Uvestock John Siri Eirele Joe Tognoni Tooxom Duckwater G. W. Halstead Fallow Fork Aie Range Humboldt River Alpha Eureka County of Nevada Old Mill Frank BR. Nichol State of Patrick Clark Heowawe Pampeie Neveds Faly Welle Fargo Ty Eureka R. Herz & Bro TMS Reno Jewelers Notloe Eureka Oventy H.C Ammeor Eureks County Harris Aim and Bateman Barch Beultary Clais Ras Hoalags A. G. Harris
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