20 Jan 1912
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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1912
Page
1
Governor Oddie at Carson last week urged a scientific method for land taxation based on 60 percent of cash value. He outlined alfalfa land classes A B and C and three division prices, proposing uniform county valuations tied to income capitalization to standardize assessments across counties.
A Barthlomew Club talk lists fourteen mistakes to avoid. The faults include demanding universal conformity to one's standards, judging others by oneself, seeking youth's judgment, resisting trifles, seeking perfection in actions, worrying about unfixable issues, delaying alleviation where possible, excusing others' weaknesses, assuming impossibility due to personal limits, trusting only what the finite mind can grasp, and valuing the moment as if it lasts forever.
The Business Doctor reveals a plan to get rich by saving ten dollars from each pay period, over two years building a $1000 bond funded by a bank loan. The strategy builds credit, yields five percent interest, and creates a disciplined savings habit, making subsequent wealth steps easier.
Forage Plant dispatch notes a new clover type native to Tillamook County Oregon called a perennial clover. It is a faslike alsike relative that spreads via node buds and bulbs, lacks blooms or seeds, and grows in winter and summer with frost not hindering growth. Washington Department of Agriculture agronomist J M Westgate calls it among the most interesting specimens. Also reported: Gib Douglas, former Nevada Secretary, builds an electrical power plant on Ophir Creek near Carson to pump water from Washoe Lake for irrigation of a large ranch on the lake shore.
Kansas City tale reports rancher T. C. Bidwell found buried in snow near Scott City after dying while driving cattle to shelter. His horse lay slain beside him as frigid conditions took his life. the Sentinel office lists mining location blanks for sale.
Congressman William Kent of California urged a constitutional amendment to set a six year term with recall option. He argued the current system forces officeholders to spend most time campaigning, leaving little time for statesmanship.
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