Milling Plant for Rochester Mexican Mining Firm Plans New Mill
The Mexican Gold and Silver Mining Company votes to invest about 145000 in Rochester district, assume 45000 debt, and build a mill costing around 100000 to treat ores from Rochester Mines and Rochester Weaver Mines. Plant to be ready by July 1 1914, with Rochester firms supplying 1000 tons daily for 1000 days. They will charge 86 per ton. after three years Rochester firms may buy the mill for 100000. Final board approval pending. Mexican company must decide by March 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexican Mining Company
Comstock
S. F. Journal of Commerce
Mexican Gold and Silver Mining Company
Rochester
Rochester Mines Company
Rochester Weaver Mining Company
Tonopah Belmont
Rochester Mines
Rochester Weaver Mining Companies
Rochester Companies
Bounty Laws Cut for Coyote Lynx and More in Humboldt
The Elko Free Press notes a 1913 law fixing bounties at 50 cents for coyotes 2 dollars for lynx or wildcats five dollars for mountain lions. Humboldt District Court records show a grand jury recommending revoking saloon licenses for gambling and removal of local jail staff for neglect of duty.
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Elko Free Press
Voight
District Court of
Humboldt County
Lovelock
Winnemucca
New Currency Law Reshapes Federal Banking System
The new currency bill, passed by Congress and signed by President Wilson, creates a Federal Reserve framework with eight or twelve regional banks and a governing board. The plan lets most national banks loan up to 25 percent of capital and surplus on five year farm mortgages, with oversight by the Federal Reserve Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Wilson
McAdoo
Houston
Organization Committee
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve District
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Appendix deemed vital organ in human health debate
In Paris a paper presented to the Academy of Sciences by Edmund Perrier summarizes Dr. R Robinsons experiments arguing the appendix cannot be removed without harm since it releases a hormone aiding the intestines. The study defines hormone as any substance from an organ that stimulates a body function. Dr. Robinson warns against removing a healthy appendix as a mistake. Mrs. William Danberg of Carson Valley died at the family home in Minden from an acute pneumonia attack.
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Paris
France
Academy of Sciences
Academy
Edmund Perrier
R. Robinson
Museum of Natural History
Robinson
William Danberg
Carson Valley
Minden
Tonopah Prosperity Highlighted In Bonanza Review
The Tonopah Bonanza’s 16 page Review Number reports strong growth over the past year with higher post office money orders by 29823.50 and paid orders up 8813.93, stamp and box rent gains 1030.79, and postal savings 75442. Enrollment reaches 525 students up from 375 in 1913. The payroll tops 260000 monthly with 1402 welders paid 196188. Building activity to 125000, water usage up 160000 gallons daily, water company spending 20000, service now 350000 gallons daily. Nevada California Power adds 2000 horsepower at 15000. Population estimated at 6000 with 1500 new in 1913.
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Tonopah
Bonanza
Water Company of
Shouldn't Stop At Election Churchill Standard
The paper urges more active community involvement in school affairs. It calls for advertising and regular meetings of the school directors and for ongoing public interest beyond electing the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill Standard
Ranch Life on British Controlled Argentinian Estancias
After the 1878 suppression of the Indians, large Argentinian ranches rose to vast scale with up to fifty thousand cattle. Gauchos serve as the ranch counterpart to North American cowboys, adding color and utility. Evening dress for dinner is reported on some estates under British control.
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Argentina
North America
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First National Bank
Elko, Nevada
A. E. Kimball
KE. Noble
A. Sewell
Vic
G. F. Williams
K. Kennor
Eureka Lodce
Eureka Lodge No
Clark and
Main Sta
Alway
W. N. Cento
N. G
F. J. Brossman
Masonic Hall
Mapeline Fraser
W. M
Many J
Satan
F. J. Brossmen
G. Fosten
St. John’s
Epeas Sapien
H. P. K. McChanes
Diamond Rebekah Lodge
Franesce Kaurz
N. G. Guace L. Tuavens
Beatific Lodge No. 7
K. of P
Ita Castle Hall
North Main Street
Mantin Manonsy
D. D
D. E. Noerroas K
R.&s
L. G. Wilson
United States District Court
Nevada
W. M. Forster
St Francisco
Cal
Eureka Mining District
Sentinel
Secret Canyon
the Brown Hotel
Station Touring Club of America
Daniel Morrison
Eureka
Main
Sehecline Banking & Tri Co, Jeno, Nevad
General Banking
Trust Company
Business Exchange
Savings Department
E Insurance
Johnson Mercantile Co
NCCE
Hiram Johnson
James A. Rattazzi
San Francisco
Saloon and Pioneer Bottling Works
U. S
Salt Reading Room
Sins’ Te ‘Ajest
Sad Waskty
Rewapapers
Magssiney
Ther
Can Aleaps Becker
F. J Brossemer
Prop
Eureka, Nevada
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