Anecdote Of A Frontier Jack Defeats Horse In Nevada Tale
The death of former U S Senator John P Jones sparks stories of his early frontier life in Nevada. A camp tale recalls his 1850 Sonora visit with partners and a staged horse jack duel against Old Pison the stubborn horse. Jones brokered a wager and watched Old Pison fall after a dramatic chase, ending with peace and the range freed from the nuisance.
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United States
John P. Jones
Nevada
California
Jones
Tan
Sonora
Jane
Jean
Jack
Old Joggles
Arkansas
Plaon
Pison
Pixon
Joggson
Jogglen
Old Pison
Joggles
Old Plaon
Old Joggle
Bank protection touted by national examiners
National Bank protection means security for depositors as books are examined by National Bank Examiners under Comptroller of the Currency supervision, assuring the greatest security for money.
Bodie Faces Decline as Camp Near Desertion
Report from Bodie California notes the old camp is nearly deserted with 12 men at work, residents leaving, hotels closed, and the sole butcher shop set to shut. Merchants plan cash basis operations until spring as work stops due to water shortages curtailing electric power for the Standard Mining Company.
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Bodie
California
Carson
Bogaoza
Standard Mining Company
Parcels Post Rules Explain Restrictions and Deadlines
Washington reports parcel post regulations from Postmaster General Hitchcock detail perishable goods limits, packing, and distance rules. Eggs may be locally sent if properly packed, or any distance when individually secured. Forbidden items include intoxicants, dangerous animals, explosives, and obscene material. Railroad officials ask House Post Office Committee to rework weighing and pay for mail transport.
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Washington
Hitchcock
House Post Office Committee
The Case Against Expensive Engagement Rings
A columnist argues against high priced engagement rings, urging simple initial gifts and postponing diamond purchases until prosperity returns. The piece mocks time payment schemes and praises modest tokens as couples begin marriage, predicting later tokens should reflect longer companionship.
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Boston
Band of the Golden Circle
Dame Fedusa
Topics In Brief from National Papers
A collage of quoted lines notes political banter and public concerns from major dailies. Items reference ballots, railroads and insurance, living costs, campaign funding, parole law effects, and foreign affairs with quips on editors and leaders. The scrappy roundup highlights satire and commentary across newspapers.
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First National Bank
Elko, Nevada
A. E. Kimball
B. Noble
J. A. Sewell
C.F. Willising
E. E. Ennor
First National Bank of
Ely
Orectors
W. Y. Rios Geo. B. Guax
Railways
New England
Mellen
Washington Post
New York
New York World
New York Sun
Republican
Wall Street Journal
Crgan
Chicago
Constantinople
Chicago Record-Herald
Bryan
House of Representatives
Wilson
Bermuda
Texas
Washington Herald
St. Louis Republic
Austria
Sergia
Adriatic
New York Evening Sun
Bathtub Trust
Albany Journal
St. Louis Globe
Democrat
ONAL
G. M. Roberts
Orrick
Eureka
Edwards and Clark Streets
W. M. Forster
Sierstrac
la Pann
Eureka Lodge Directory
Eureka Temple
Pythian Sisters
K. of P. Hall
Casouise Lewis
Eureka Lodge No. 22
C. F
Clark and
Main Sts
Jons T. Martin
Masonic Hall
Viener Auateat
W. M
Many J. Larap
Hylton
Hylton & Hanna
Elko County
Eureka Lodge No
R. McCuances
W. M. Rosear A. Larap
St. John’s
Epos Sapisa
H. P. R. McCarts
Diamond Rebekah Lodge
Lavna Horon N
Gnace I
Travens
Loige Mo
K. of
Castle Hall
North Main Street
Dawn BE. Davies
D. C
D. B. Nosrsosa K
the Brown Hotel
Station Touring Club of America
Daniel Morrison
Main
Scheeline Banking & Trust Co
Reno, Nevada
General Banking
Trust Company
Business Exchange
Savings Department
FI E Insurance
Johnson Mercantile Co
Hiram Johnson
James A. Rattazzi
Eureka, Nevada
San Francisco
Saloon and Pioneer Bottling Works
U. S
Becker
E. J. Brossemer
Prop
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