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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1911
Page
2
The Carson Appeal notes a May 6 1911 view on pig farming profitability. Hog prices hover around 12 cents per pound wholesale, nine month pigs near 100 pounds, and farmers may profit by fattening hogs for market. Cattle need about three years to reach prime value, while pigs multiply and offer quick returns for farm owners.
William Deal, a Reno highway robbery convict, escaped Saturday night from the Nevada State penitentiary farm and is still at large. William T Kennedy, a Consolidated mill chemist, received a Carnegie medal for saving two children from drowning in Wharton New Jersey in 1904, with education funds awarded for his siblings. The prison board approved an automobile purchase to allow Warden Kay Baker to oversee convict road work, adding a second auto after a prior purchase for the Public Utility and Publicity Commission.
Senator George Nixon was appointed chairman of the Senate Committee on Irrigation and named to the Appropriations, Mines and Mining, and Philippines committees. Senator Newsods also received key posts, chairing the Committee on Corporations Organized in the District of Columbia and serving on Interstate Commerce, Irrigation, and Public Lands committees.
Nye County miner J J Gorman was killed at the Johnie mine after a rock slab fell as timbermen had warned workers to stay clear. Gorman had just been cleared to set up a machine drill and disobeyed a safety order to keep away from the unstable area.
Salt Lake Herald reports Steild the Adamson-Turner claim in the hills near Winnemoca may yield the greatest gold find in James era. At 40 feet a solid vein four inches wide could run 125 dollars per pound. A one pound lump sold for 125 dollars. The vaults of Winnemsca’s First National Bank hold about 3000 dollars in the ore. The country rock is lime and shale with porphyry and andesite outcrops. The Alameco-Torser group holds four claims and a 200 foot shaft contract is let to tap the vein at 200 feet depth, with more leases possible.
Grimmett who killed a man named Baker in a Miners County shooting was freed after persistent efforts by attorney P. A McCarran. Convicted in Goldfield and sentenced to six years, a new trial was secured by appeal. Hawthorne district attorney Breede moved to dismiss the case, and the action was granted.
The Sentinzi offers limited black and white prints of the Eureka mining district including the Pardy map and Windfall and other mines in the Secret Osoyon district. Price is one dollar per map with 5 cents extra by mail. Also included is a humorous antique billiards anecdote from Louis Globe-Democrat.
The Aryan root ak meaning sharp traces through 10,000 years of language. From Sret knives to Greek akros, Sanskrit acre, Latin acrimonia and acer, and Anglo-Saxon eag, the idea of sharpness spans mind and edge.
Omar the fanatical caliph, ruler of Egypt in the seventh century, decreed the Quran alone should be read and ordered the destruction of the vast Alexandria library. The immense collection fueled 4,000 public baths for six months, marking the most terrible blow to literature in antiquity.
Ex-congressman Garilett was seen in Austin as described by the Heveilie. He is noted as the same splendid fellow who previously served Nevada two terms in Congress. He expresses eagerness to resume his professional work and stay closely connected with Nevada's physical resource development.
A six week survey of the northern central region of the state highlights mining and agricultural expansion, with new ore strikes and development in Comstock Austin Eureka drawing Eastern interest. The speaker predicts idle funds will seek Nevada as virgin territory offering opportunity, citing Kimberly in the county as a reference point.
Attorney General Lars Law weighs a constitutional limit on a restricted district near schools. The district must be moved at least 800 yards from any school building, potentially pushing it beyond city limits. Officials say the new law tests constitutionality, with opinions supporting distance from schools but not from churches. Sheriff and district attorney plan immediate action once guidance is clarified, while county surveyors work to confirm illegality of the district.
The Biabop presbytery in ses sion appoints a commission to visit Elko and inquire into the petition to dissolve the pastorate with Rev. Geo. Greenfield. Rev. Hugh McCreery of Carson City chairs the team. they meet here next Wednesday to hear all interested parties and thoroughly review the matter.
Saltopal travels from Saltopal to Humboldt to argue Nevada can ignore historic boom towns Virginia City Tonopah and Goldfield as immense wealth fades from memory yet uncounted millions remain.
The excerpt laments modern changes in health, manners, and domestic life contrasting them with nostalgic scenes from “The Good Old Days.” It critiques medical overreach, social fashions, and conveniences, while recalling past cheerful preserves and simpler domestic routines.
Pensioners of the Southern Pacific were invited to a big railroad banquet at the St Francis Hotel in San Francisco commemorating the driving of the last spike. The article recalls Promontory Point Utah May 10, 1860 where east and west gangs raced to outpace each other. The Bamberger Delamar Mine Company faced court action and receiver charges as its affairs were wound up. The mine once employed hundreds and the mill, under Captain DeLamar, operated by dry processing and caused many deaths among workers.
New today reports that county commissioners approved several payments to named parties. The article lists funds allotted to various firms and individuals, with amounts and purposes outlined, reflecting routine financial approvals in the county's ledger.
The serind regular equiannual teachers examination will be held in the school building in Eureka beginning June 19 1911 and run three days. Subjects include spelling reading writing English grammar arithmetic physiology hygiene US history geography general history drawing music business forms and teaching methods. Minimum ages and experience apply to first and second grade certificates with grade and average requirements. B Lightfoot deputy state superintendent Eureka Nevada May 6 1911.
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