Wrights Return to America After Noted European Honors
The Wright brothers Orville and Wilbur, back in Dayton after global aviation triumphs, receive renewed praise abroad as Europe first fostered their achievements. Katherine Wright accompanies them as plans include a US government contract valued at $25,000 and future tests for Germany near Berlin.
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Red Sea
Nevada's Wew Dry Farm Picks Pleasant Valley Ranch
The Elko Independent reports the dry farming commission selects John Thompson's Pieanaan t valley ranch, 160 acres with 80 under cultivation, an orchard of 150 bearing fruit trees, a two acre berry patch, and rich soil. Water is ample via spring and hill reservoir, with a four room house, barn, and outbuildings. The commission believes it a wise choice and foresees potential expansion and homes for settlers if dry farming succeeds.
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Elko Independent
Mess
Winter
Riddell
Fernald
Dry Farm
John Thomapson
Pieanant Valley
Patel
Thompson
Nevada Fixes and Fires Ripple Through Lyon County News
Maz Fowler paid a $250 fine after evidence showed he fixed a roulette wheel. Rumor links arson in Dayton to moves to move Lyon County seat to Yerington. Attorney General Stoddard debates warrants for Mrs Sparks. Post store in Elko robbed again. loss over 100. Indian girl Miss Rhodes undergoes appendectomy, a Carlisle graduate. Ship owners petition Nevada Railroad Commission over 25 cent a ton car-switch charges. Winnemucca terminal move to Imlay prompts staff resignations. Nevada University blocks mineral exhibit for Seattle Exposition. Reno landlord seizes exhibit for rent. Publicity chief reports no Nevada exhibit. county funds to be returned.
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Elko County
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Reno
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Rhodes
Southern Pacific
Reso
Nevada Railroad Commission
Winnemucca
Imlay
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Western Pacific
Tuslay
Nevada University
Seattle
Reno Chamber of Commerce
Publcity
Sam Davis
Nevada
Getting Rid of the Flies Plan for Fly Season
A Salt Lake Republican subscriber proposes fly control starting with careful screening of doors and windows. Keep the home clean of filth uncover ed food and refuse to reduce breeding sites. A five minute boil of water with a quarter teaspoon carbolic acid is suggested while keeping doors and windows closed to trap and drive out flies, repeating about twice weekly.
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Boards of Health
Salt Lake
Nevada Hospital Chief Gibson Reports Two Year Administration
Superintendent O Gibson of the Nevada Hospital for Mental Diseases at Runo releases a comprehensive two year report detailing 209 patients 150 men 59 women. It notes 44 recoveries 44.80 percent of admissions and 88 admissions with 34 over 50 8 over 60 7 over 70 4 over 80 and one 100 year old patient. Per capita cost 68.12 cents daily with 20401.69 spent on improvements including a new heating plant. Legislature allotted 111300 to hospital operations with 90000 for general maintenance. The 50 page report outlines work done and ongoing needs.
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Nevada Hospital
Runo
Bullion Tax Dispute Trials Loom in Esmeralda County
Esmeralda County reports bullion tax statements for the first quarter of 1909 showing Consolidated Mines at 1,208,349.01 profit while Florence Goldfield and Silver Peak report mixed results amid disputes with the bullion tax collector. The Great Western and O O D Consolidated show losses, prompting court tests of the tax law. An arbitrary Florence assessment and enforced collection are anticipated, with Pittsburg Silver Peak facing similar action and penalties for alleged perjury. Also, Nevada University plans a Hygienic Laboratory under Dr W B Mack to study infectious diseases.
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Consolidated Mines Company
Florence Goldfield
Silver Peak
O. O. D. Consolidated
Great Western
Florence and Silver Peak
Florence
Pittsburg Silver Peak Company
Ballion
J. F. Haley
Grose Productions
Nevada Gypsum Turns to Que Marble in Richfield Process
A new industry emerges as gypsum is transformed into Que marble using a field proven process in Richfield Utah. Gypsum from Mann House in Ormaby County Western Nevada is shaped into slabs then heated, treated in a chemical bath to impart color and finish, producing a marble like, non absorbent material.
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Richfield
Utah
Mann’ House
Ormaby County
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