Agricultural Extension in Nevada Under Smith Lever Act
The Smith Lever Act of May 8, 1914 funds Agricultural Extension through federal and state cooperation to provide instruction and demonstrations in agriculture and home economics. In Nevada the program covers Animal Disease Control, Home Economics, Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Farm Management, and Boys and Girls Club Work with staff including Dr. Stephen Lockett Norma J. Davis and Prof. W. E. Scott plus 17 faculty members supporting extension statewide. The year highlights state wide Boys and Girls Clubs expansion and strong results since inception.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
State College of Agriculture
Nevada
Stephen Lockett
Norma J. Davis
W. E. Scott
Colleges of Agriculture, Engineering, and Arts and Science
Nevada Experiment Station
Norcross
Isolation of sick animals vital for outbreak control
Guidance stresses rapid separation of suspected cases, dedicated caregiver, and immediate veterinary or state authority notification. Warns against visiting other premises to prevent spread, noting risks to humans and the community from contagious livestock diseases.
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Earth
Fireless cookers ease housewives burdens with savings
Progressive farmers embrace labor saving devices while many wives endure domestic drudgery. The fireless cooker preserves heat and cooks at below boiling point, saving fuel time and effort. A home made version is possible but commercial models are preferred for best results. Cereals and roasts benefit from the method. Miss BARDE!
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Norway
Easter Dates and Local Dog Control in Elko
Easter Sunday falls on April 23 this year the latest since 1905 with April 25 as a latest possible date. Ash Wednesday is March 8 Ascension Day June 1 and Pentecost June 11. Elko constable reports killing 83 dogs running streets as per county rule. Jasper Robinson dies at 87 years in Elko. Ship hides pelts and furs to Elko Hide and Junk Company.
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Elko
McMurtrey
Jasper Robinson
Elko County
Nevada
Elko Hide & Junk Company
Elko, Nev
Adrt
Mooney Sues Defunct Nevada Democrat for Salary
Homer Mooney sues the defunct Nevada Democrat weekly for 965 dollars claiming salary for services as managing editor. Defendants are members of the State Democratic and executive committee. The case is filed in Reno district court, tied to the 1915 campaign aftermath.
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Asuit
Nevada Democrat
Reno
Homer Mooney
State Democratic and Executive Committee
States Can Take Water Rights Under Eminent Domain
The Supreme Court in Washington holds that states may take water-power sites for public uses under eminent domain. States and cities can seize waterfalls, even if privately owned, with compensation. Also noted is Transvaal gold output in 1915: 9,093,671 ounces worth $187,946,473.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Transvaal
Nevada Sheep Industry Grows As Of 1915 Report
Secretary G D Wolfensparger of the Nevada State Sheep Commission reports the 1915 year ending November 1 totals 1 087 400 animals with a value of 3 438 148. Elko County leads with 300 831 sheep, followed by Humboldt 221 346 and Washoe 178 025. Furs and hides are processed into muffs scarves coats and robes by Elko Hide & Junk Company in Elko.
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G. D. Wolfensparger
Nevada State Sheep Commission
Elko County
Humboldt County
Washoe County
White Pine
Lander
Eureka
Churchill
Lyon
Mineral
Douglas
Lincoln
Nye
Ormsby
Esmeralda
Storey and
Clark Counties
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College OF Agriculture
U. S. Department OF Agriculture
Charles A. Norcross
Universityo Nevada
Reliable House
Advt
the Brown Hotel
Station Touring Club of America
Daniel Morrison
Main
Eureka, Nevada
Henderson Banking Company
Elko, Nevada
Scheeline Banking & Trust Co
General Banking
Trust Company
Business Exchange
Savings Department
Rent Acte
Estates Acta
Corporations Acta
United States Federal Reserve Bank
THE
First National Bank
Bloe, Nevada
A. E. Knepat
O. F. Williams
J. A. Seweny
E. E. Exxon
V. D. H. Jones
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