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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1916
Page
2
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Nevada reports Fallon city hall fully repaired with city officers returning. Battle Mountain voters approved $20,000 in bonds for a modern high school building. Lamoille valley rabbits threaten hay stacks while Junebug camp near Las Vegas draws attention. Zinc ore finds and 40 percent ore shipments expected soon. Two 250000 gallon water tanks for Tonopah fire protection to be completed by January 15. Postmaster vacancy in Tonopah draws six aspirants awaiting Washington decision. Lumber laid between Kennedy and Winnemucca for culverts. Christmas exercises at Nevada Industrial Home in Elko feature student acts and gifts. Belmont mill fire destroys refinery building worth $14,000. Harvey Hoskins, 15, goes blind after eye injury and transport to Salt Lake City for care. Humboldt County auctions coyote scalps, total bounty now $2 with state add-on. Rabies cases treated at state university hygienic laboratory total thirty since outbreak. twenty four discharged, six remain under 21 day treatment.
Wool expert W T Rich of Utah predicts eight years of peak prosperity for the wool industry. He cites global sheep scarcity with Australia reporting a 16 percent decline and notes European mills are recovering from postwar disruptions, leaving Bradford mill as main supplier.
A Carson appeal warns that coyote elimination due to rabies and bounty has allowed rabbits to surge, damaging crops across agricultural areas. Farmers seek official action to curb the rabbit population as fields become overrun and costly losses grow.
Walter Hyman a ward at the State Industrial School at Elko was granted a parole on Friday to visit his mother in Reno. He departed on the afternoon train and will be away until after the new year. Superintendent Kyle praised his conduct and said the parole rewards good behavior by the entire student body.
The Times reports Tonopah black jack games shut Wednesday night by an order from the sheriff. A prominent saloon owner claimed the games were legal to play for a $2 prize and expects a test case if needed. No objections were raised by operators.
The U S Geological Survey reports Nevada mine output valued at about 34 566 000 in 1915, up nearly 18 percent from 1914. Copper rose from 60 986 450 to 67 480 000 pounds while zinc jumped to over 21 000 000 pounds, silver fell in Tonopah and Comstock, gold rose slightly, and lead increased to about 14 782 000 pounds with strong activity in Clark and Lincoln counties.
The report shows Ely in White Pine County and Mineral in Eureka County contributing to rising mine shipments with Yellow Pine at 1500 tons monthly and Potosi at 800 tons. Principal dividend payers include Nevada Consolidated, Goldfield Consolidated, Tonopah Mining and others, totaling over 6 million by December 1, 1915.
C W Kinney and R W Wiley, returning from Eastgate, ran low on gasoline. They poured whiskey into the tank to reach a gas station but the engine stalled after a few cranks. They rolled into Fallon with the odor of corn juice in the air, the warner sounding hiccups instead of honks. The item ends with an offer for a Sensivel subscription.
A motorist stuck in a deep mud hole is pulled free by a boy with a team of horses after a failed escape attempt. The driver pays three dollars after asking how often cars are hauled out. He learns twelve were saved today and that night work includes hauling water for the mudhole.
The university offers limited purebred cattle and sheep stock including Holstein Hereford Jersey and Rambouillet breeds with prices to Nevada citizens. Prices listed are $25 for bulls and $25 for cows with females on application. Extended pedigrees available on request. reservations for outstanding animals. Apply University of Nevada Reno Nevada December 7 1816.
Two dogs are missing in Prospect Nevada. A white-spotted Spits breed named Tomghey and a brown and white hound named Fido are sought by Dorothy Goss. Reward offered for their return.
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