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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1911
Page
4
Springfield Massachusetts January 5. Kixpert machinists in US government shops are said to perfect an Arcarm named the Benot-Mercier. It fires 400 shots a minute weighs 20 pounds and can be carried by every soldier. It differs from the Maxim 800 shots a minute and 300 pounds. One man can operate it while resting on two supports. three needed for a Maxim.
Humboldt County ranchers and stockmen urge the next Legislature to fund the State Engineer's Office 40 to complete water rights adjudication statewide. They cite the Northern county areas La Pareise valley and surrounding farms as needing return of engineers to finish the process and settle ongoing disputes.
Nevada report says Southern Pacific has 100 surveyors and appraisers at work from Reno to Las Vegas, inventorying all property to determine true value. Officials expect revised freight rates from the Interstate Commerce Commission in the company’s favor. In Panama, Canal Commission warns labor surplus. only boiler makers remain scarce. Job seekers should apply to Capt. F. O. Boggs in Washington for vacancies.
The Pinto Indians near Reno plan a week long Dig festival starting next Saturday with rain and fish dances, war dance demonstrations, pony and man races, a shooting tournament, broncho busting, and a big rabbit drive. Delegations from Western Nevada expected.
Northern and eastern farmers show interest in alfalfa though it suits most stock except driving or team horses. It can feed pigs and sheep, requires gravelly soil to reach water, and clay subsoil near the surface harms root depth. In dry western regions rake early to keep color, and new Siberian alfalfa could aid cold northern states.
After Christmas vacation the Tonopah Schools trustees with police and the District Attorney will enforce every child of school age attend school. The law has been violated for months and parents share responsibility. If child labor is clearly needed to support the household attendance may not be compelled.
The Nevada Railway Commission has approved a 40 percent telegram rate reduction between Cobre and Ely. The action comes as the commission weighs multiple petitions to lower telephone and telegraph charges statewide and temporarily keeps the Ely Cobre line under Western Union management.
In the Hardware line the catalog lists Picks Shovels Axon Pi Fuse Horse Shoes Nails Guns and Ammunition among other items reflecting a broad stock for construction and personal defense needs. The entry enumerates varied hardware from hand tools to firearm related supplies illustrating a general mercantile inventory.
Warning notice from M. Manovey, Sheriff of Eureka County Nevada, dated December 16, 1910, declaring prosecution under the Act of March 24, 1909 prohibiting gambling. Public notice signed by the sheriff.
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