Nevada papers note growth and local happenings in Tonopah and Ely
The Tonopah Times expands to seven columns to meet business demand while Carson City trustees schedule Saturday classes for several weeks due to epidemics. Elko County owner proofs reveal half the landholders have yet to provide final proof. A new 10 inch water main tanks in Tonopah promises a top tier fire system. In Goldfield a miner, Nathaniel B. Gill, is killed by a rock fall in drift No. 504. Ely schools face overcrowding and may build two new facilities for primary and other grades. Mono County prohibition faces a dangerous homemade brew called Meal Beer or Rip Gizzard with unsettling effects.
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W. G. Wright
Elko County
Free Press
Mount Brougher
Tonopah
Silver Camp
Jumbo Extension
Goldfield
Nathaniel B. Gill
Thomas Glynn
Ely
Bridgeport Chronicle
Mono County
Sons
Fernley District Ranks Third in Alfalfa Yield per Acre
The Fernley District in the Truckee Carson project places third in alfalfa production per acre among 25 US reclamation projects, yielding 4.11 tons per acre according to the 1913 census. The whole project ranks ninth in a recent announcement, with Nevada soil shown as especially suitable for large alfalfa crops.
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Fernley
Truckee-Carson
United States
Nevada
Insurance policy covers 72000 horses to New York
A Los Angeles insurance company announced a policy of 10 800 000 dollars for transporting 72 000 horses from Los Angeles to New York for the French government. It is stated as the largest livestock policy to date. Each horse is insured for 150 dollars. Company veterinarians accompany each train.
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Los Angeles
New York
Miners Await Spring in Western Prospecting Boom
The Salt Lake Mining Review notes unrest and high anticipation across western camps as snow melts and weather moderates. Pros pectors, operators, and investors eye a busier 1916 with many financed companies ready to start operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Nevada wildlife drive nets 5000 coyotes slain
More than five thousand coyotes were trapped shot or poisoned in Nevada within six months. J E Dorman inspector in charge says rabies infected stock losses exceed $20 000. Nevada stockmen raised a $10 000 fund to fight the coyote scourge. A Russian colony may form in Nevada with interest from Petrograd representatives and wealthy Russians viewing lands along the railroad north of Reno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
J. E. Dorman
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
Reno
Salt Lake /Herald-Republican
Dorman
Petrograd
Nevada, California & Oregon
Russia
West
Free employment bureau opens in San Francisco
The Government opens a free employment bureau and labor exchange in the U S Appraiser's building to connect job and jobless at no cost to employers or workers. Post offices supply blank forms for applicants including farmers seeking work and those seeking help.
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Free Employment Bureau and Labor Exchange
San Francisco
U. S
No Government Seeds Seed distribution shifted to federal offices
The Virginia Enterprise reports that no government seeds will be distributed from state offices this year. Information from Washington indicates senators and congressmen will mail allotments directly. If you need seeds, request them directly from Washington officials.
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Virginia Enterprise
Washington
Nevada press notes sell lands for roads and the Pittman bill
The Appealers urge using part of land sale proceeds to fund Nevada road construction, noting the cost and scale require state or federal support. Reports also discuss tuberculosis branding by the State board, a demonstration train for Nevada and Utah universities, and talks with railroad industrial agent Douglas White in Reno.
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Carson
Pittman
Nevada
University of Nevada
University of Utah
San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake
The
Gazette
Douglas White
Reno
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Tonopah Times
Carson City
Free Employment Bureau
Nevada Press Cow
State Veterinary Control Service
W. B. Mack
Eureka
Tory
Masonic Hall
Mavetrve
W. M. Many J. Lamp
Diamond Rebekah Lodge
Loop
I. C.C
F. Hall
J. B. Bratz
N. G
Gace Anpenson
Beatific Lodge Mo. 7
K. of P
Castle Hall
North Main Street
Fasp Karun
D. B. Nostaces
the Brown Hotel
Station Touring Club of America
Daniel Morrison
Main
Eureka, Nevada
Henderson Banking Company
Elko, Nevada
Joan Henperson
Haypen Henperson
L. C. Henpenson
Lampert Henpenson
Asst
Schecline Banking & Trust Co
General Banking
Trust Company
Business Exchange
Savings Department
Rent Actes
Estates Acta
Corporations Acta
United States Federal Reserve Bank
First National Bank
Hike
A. E. Enepart
F. Wiliams
J. A. Swen
E. E. Exxon
V. D. H. Jones
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