Planets in February Visible After Sunset in Sky
The article notes four planets Jupiter Venus Saturn and Mars visible after sunset with Jupiter and Venus in the west and Saturn Mars in the east Venus remains the evening star until late June Venus appears brighter though smaller than Jupiter, and Saturn is near overhead in Gemini Mars shows a red hue with polar ice cap visible through a large telescope Jupiter and Saturn are the largest planets with volumes respectively about 1300 and 697 times Earth's.
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Jupiter
Venus
Saturn
Mars
Earth
Gemini
Nevada Public Utilities Valuations Rise in 1916 Report
Secretary Adamson compiles 1916 utility valuations showing a $9 million rise from 1915 due to a 14.3 percent general increase, new properties added, and corrected under assessments. Private streetcar lines will now be taxed, contributing several hundred thousand dollars to the 1916 roll.
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Adamson
Commission
Gazette
Tax Commission
Nevada Wool Brings 20 Cents for Winnemincea Clip
Wool buyers gathered in Winnemucca as spring shear begins in the county around March 20. John G. Taylor and Golconda Cattle Company reportedly contracted for clips. Prices are not public but said to be about 20 cents. January brought heavy snows yet sheep losses were small.
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Winnemincea
John G. Taylor
Golconda Cattle Company
Untitled Nevada Primary Election Note Ad
In Nevada the second Tuesday in August will elect all delegates to state and county conventions with uninstructed delegates. Each candidate must field a full slate for delegates. Also mentions a 1915 Legislature repeal claim and an Elko hide goods advertisement.
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Nevada
Mason Valley News
Automatic hay press claims solo operation and bale production
O M Bryan of Chanute Kansas patents an automatic hay press and tractor that runs on its own power. The device gathers cured hay from wind rows or swaths and forms ventilated round bales without horses or extra labor. A small amount of salt can be sprayed into each bale as it is formed.
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O. M. Bryan
Chanute
Kansas
Bryan
Coyotes Kill Two Steers Near Tonopah
George Potts reports seeing two cattle killed by a band of coyotes in Ralston valley near Tonopah. A 3 year old steer and a yearling were attacked as coyotes followed weakened cattle, driven by food scarcity after recent storms.
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Tonopah
George Potts
Ralston Valley
Potts
Manhattan
Nevada town orders dog muzzles and street killings
Tonopah authorities pass an ordinance forcing muzzles for on street dogs with execution for violators. Wells Herald notes heavy winter harming Elko County rabbits, predicting near elimination by spring.Nevada exhibits from San Francisco and San Diego shipped to Reno with 600+ packages stored at the University. Mackay School of Mines to host premier mineral collection. Banks planned in Yerington and Reno. names Pat Conway, H S Pohe, Bank of Italy to locate in former Nixon National Bank space. Elko Fur Shop advertises fur garments and coats.
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The
Wells Herald
Elko County
Nevada
Yerington
Pat Conway
Sweetwater
H. S. Pohe
Bank of Italy
Nixon National Bank of
University
Reno
Mackay School of Mines
San Francisco
Nevada land grant bill passes Senate for seven million acres
The Pittman bill to grant Nevada seven million acres of non mineral lands to the public schools and State University passed the Senate. An amendment limits annual sales to not more than half a million acres and sets price after state appraisal. Poindexter's attempt to cut the grant to four million was defeated with a minimum price of $1.25 per acre.
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Pittman
Nevada
State University
Senate
Poindexter
Organization of Boys and Girls Clubs in Nevada
The Boys and Girls Club movement grows as a major educational asset teaching agriculture home economics and animal husbandry. It urges Nevada youths ages 10 to 18 to enroll in Home Economics Animal Husbandry or Gardening clubs by April, with teacher cards mailed to schools. Members undertake practical projects to learn and earn, competing for county and state prizes.
Public Geta $1,000,000 Art Gift to Met from J P Morgan
Mr J P Morgan presents the Metropolitan Museum of New York with an art gift valued at over one million dollars. The donation includes notable works such as the Colonna Madonna by Raphael.
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J. P. Morgan
Metropolitan Museum of New York
Colonna
Raphael
Notice To The Public At Eureka Land and Stock
On Fish Creek ranch Eureka Nevada the company compels travelers to bring their own hay due to hay shortage. Meals and lodging remain available but hay will not be furnished from February 5 1916. ISADORE SARA president notices this policy.
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Fish Creek
Isadore Sara
Eureka Land and Stock Caen
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the Planets
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Organization OF Boys and Girls’ Clubs
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the Brown Hotel
Station Touring Club of America
Daniel Morrison
Main
Eureka, Nevada
Henderson Banking Company
Elko, Nevada
Joan Henpersox
Haypex Henperson
L. C. Hexpexsox
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General Banking
Trust Company
Business Exchange
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Asm
United States Federal Reserve Bank
First National Bank
Hike
A. E. Knepatt
O. F. Williams
J. A. Szwext
E. E. Ewxor
V. D. H. Jones
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