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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1912
Page
8
The article argues that mining men who take working leases on valuable properties can earn more than regular wages. Leasers work for themselves, have lower fixed costs, and invest locally, often benefiting the camp. A leaser's independence may outperform a mining company and could turn a small mine into a great producer.
A dated piece counsels women on choosing a spouse, preferring a "fat man" for practicality and stability. It urges honesty about finances, modest expectations, and a tactful, honest approach to marriage proposals, warning against overindulgence or deception.
A Potawatomie chief visits the Chicago Indian agent asks for whisky, is told good men do not drink. A Market Street hotel offers 30 cent meals with a witty proprietor facing a rude patron. A ventriloquist entertains a charity crowd, only to reveal three hidden figures aiding the illusion.
A street scene exchange features a sales pitch urging home ownership where rents are paid, a quip about never paying rent, and a dentist asking a street singer to step inside for a moment, capturing a humorous urban moment.
Rev Irt R Hicks 1912 Almanac offers warning on storm danger. For over two years prior to MLL the Hicks Almanac forewarned. public servants praise Professor Hicks. Subscription details listed: Word and Works Publishing Co St Louis MO, Almanac 36 cents mail, $1 for both magazine and almanac.
The Business Doctor urges parents to let a boy develop his natural talents rather than force fit him into a chosen occupation. He warns that mothers and fathers often misjudge, placing children in unsuitable roles, and notes careers can drift from innate abilities. Watch his development and support his strengths.
Healdsburg California February 27 1912 heirs of J L Thompson and others are notified that owners spent 400 on labor and improvements to hold the West End Texas and Independence lode mining claims in Spring Valley Prospect Mountain Mining District Eureka County Nevada for 1911. If co-owners do not contribute 150 within the legal period the interest will be sold to the subscribers Charles L Holloway and A J Gallaway published March 5 1912 with last notice June 8 1912.
Notice of application No 2362 by Frank G Hale Parade Eureka to appropriate public waters of Nevada from Hot Creek via dam and ditch for irrigation and domestic use. Dated first publication March 9 1913 with last publication April 6 1912 signed State Engineer W M Kearney.
On February 20 1912 C H A Gerding of Carlin Elko County Nevada filed with the State Engineer of Nevada for permission to appropriate public waters from Soap Creek at the SW1 of SE1 in section 29 T 90 N R 68 W M D M. Water will be conveyed via dam and ditch in a two cubic feet per second flow to points in the NW4 of section 28 T 90 N R 68 W M for irrigation and domestic use with no return to the stream. Signed W M Kearney State.
Notice is given that The Backhors Town and Mining Company by William V. Beeda its attorney aims to obtain a patent for 1461.10 linear feet on the Buckhorn No. 10 placer mining claim in Buckhorn Mining District Eureka County Nevada. The survey details, adjoining claims, and official records are cited with dates March 9 1912 first publication and May 11 1912 final publication.
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