Mining and Engineering Review sparks Nevada voting on Comstock shares
The Carson News responds to a Mining and Engineering Review article alleging gambling in Comstock shares. It agrees with most Nevadans that removing stock from boards could revive profits, arguing the ore remains but mining must outpace assessments to stay profitable.
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Mining and Engineering Review
California
Nevada
Carson Newn
Comstock
United States
Inheritance tax dodged by John W Mackay deeds
The New York World notes John W Mackay shifted most of his estate to heirs before death to avoid inheritance taxes. Estimated fortune ranged from 50.9 to 80 million dollars with only widow and son inheriting, while real estate faced taxation.
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John W. Mackay
New York World
Mackay
Mines and contracts touch Nevada mining activity in 1908 note
The report details Governor Sparks employing sixty men in Wedekind mines and mill, Vulcan Copper Mining Company at Esmeralda county paying off a $2,000 attachment and resuming with ten men. Contractors prep to drift 500 feet as Starr mine shaft work starts, while Johannesburg Chamber of Mines offers prizes for ideas to reduce miners disease. Postal receipts rise, pensions cost persists, and a Tonopah resident advertises five rental houses at $70 monthly.
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Sparks
Wedekind
Vulcan Copper Mining Company
Esmeralda
N. A. Dunyon
Starr Mine
Cherry Creek
White Pine News
Johannesburg
London
Virginia
Tonopah
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted As Quick Healer
An old newspaper blurb touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as ideal for burns cuts sores and a wide range of everyday injuries. It claims rapid relief and lists Mrs H M Schneider’s Drug Store as a point of purchase.
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Bucklen
Carson block fire damages property and insurance details
The Voupin block in Carson was damaged by fire December 4 with losses around $3,000 and insurance of $1,500. Other notes include varied weather outlooks, bids on granite land, school term extensions, and local crime headlines.
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Voupin
Carson
Virginia City
Episcopal Church Branch Planned in Tonopah
By request of the Salt Lake Bishop Rev. B J Darneille of Carson travels to Tonopah to establish a new Episcopal church. A Tonopah Company director has donated 1000 dollars toward the building and officials expect to raise the rest to begin work on the edifice early in the spring.
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Episcopal Church
Temapah
Salt Lake
B. J. Darneille
Carson
Tonopah
Tonopah Company
Old Stories Retold About Chamberlains Rough Remedy
In a vilified advertisement tone the piece cites letters from druggists nationwide and abroad praising Chamberlains Rough Remedy for coughs and croup. It claims universal satisfaction and that doctors and parents alike recommend it, with sales through H M Schneiders drug store.
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Chamberlain
India
China
South Sea Islands
Ling
Patent application for a Nevada mine in Eureka county
Alonzo M. Wallen by attorney Geo A Bartlett filed for a patent on a vein and surface ground claim in the Sareke Mining District Eureka County Nevada. The description covers multiple lodes including Macon City and Horace Toney with survey details, corners, bearings, and terrain notes near Eureka town.
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Alonzo M. Wallen
Geo. A. Bartlett
Bath Ave
Nevada
Sareke
Kareks
Thia
Eureka
County Recorder
Eureke County
Horace Toney
Macon City
English Invents Square Hole Drilling Machine
Edward Segitz, an English inventor, has created a machine to drill square holes. The device uses a three winged, semi round drill that appears rotary yet yields four straight edges in its cut, enabling square or triangular holes with regular speed and precision.
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Edward Segitz
Segitz
New Discovery for Consumption Gains Swift Notice
Beall of Beau Mien reports his wife showed all symptoms of consumption. She used Dr. King's New Discovery after other remedies failed, improving at once and four bottles cured her. Guaranteed by Mrs. H. M. Schneider Druggist. Price 50 cents and 1.00 Trial bottles available.
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R. Beall
Beau Mien
Toway
Dr. King
H. M. Schneider
Mining Tax Notice for Eureka County Proceeds
Notice of tax due on mine proceeds in Eureka County Nevada for the quarter ending September 20, 1902. Taxes payable at the assessor's office in Eureka. W J Hooven is the Eureka County assessor enforcing the law.
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Eureka County
Eureka
W. J. Hooven
Nevada
Various Health and Society Notes From An Early Era
Through Dr Belden of Phoenix medical science says Gil monster venom cures heart failure. The Jane Jefferson Democratic Club of Denver seeks a 30 year charter toward a national organization of Democratic women. A new cattle disease Hock devastates northern California and southern Oregon from a worm in stagnant water. Venice’s Campanile collapse signals the city sinking into the sea. Acure signs of revolt? Nervousness sleeplessness and stomach issues warned. Electric Bitters touted as remedy clarifying blood and boosting organs. Five cents, backed by H M Schnsider Druggist, with guaranteed satisfaction.
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C. D. Belden
Phoenix
Arizona
Gil
Jane Jefferson
Democratic Club
Denver
Colorado
California
Oregon
H. M Schnsider
Nail Through Hand Prompted Quick Healing Balm Testimony
A Three Mile Bay man drove a ten penny nail through his hand and immediately treated the wound with Chamberlain's Pal a Balm. He reports the balm removed pain and soreness and aided healing. Forsale by H M Schneiders.
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J.C
Three Mile Bay
Chamberlain
H. M. Schneiders
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F. J. Brossemer
Lodge Directory
Mezonte Hall
R. U
Maar J. Lamp
W. M
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Eureka Lodge
Eureke Lodge
Masonic Hall
Rost. A. Lamp
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