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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1911
Page
2
An Irrigator column advises potato growers on irrigation timing and methods. It stresses soil prewatering, deep ditching, even moisture for six weeks after planting, and frequent cultivation. Cites hands-on experience showing tuber set during bloom and warns against overwatering. Legal blanks for sale at the Sayrix.
A collage of verse lines, snippets, and quotes from various writers printed in an Indianapolis News page. It weaves reflections on springtime, cheer, and life with references to poets and public notices, ending with a playful gallery of light verse and a Harper’s magazine excerpt. Named figures include Indiacapolis News, Clinton Scollard, and M. T. Purse.
Postmaster General Hitchcock designates thirty or more postal savings depositories, totaling 129 since January 1, to host postal savings facilities. The plan aims to extend the system quickly, enabling savings services at money order offices nationwide, including Goldfield and other listed towns across the West.
Major General Adolphus W. Greely retired has been chosen as the U S representative to the American embassy for King George V's coronation. The move replaces Major General Frederick Dent Grant, who declined. Greely, famed polar expedition leader and former chief signal officer, also helped direct alfalfa weevil control efforts. The Agriculture Department issued a circular urging early reporting of the pest as it threatens Utah Nevada Oregon and potential spread along rail lines. Adems McGill and Judd Root sell a large wool clip from White Pine County worth about 30000 dollars at roughly 13 cents per pound, amid wool duty changes.
The 21st legislative session approved a state weights and measures act. Governor signed March 4, 1911, effective June 1, 1911. A circular with the act text urges every Nevada merchant to study and display the official portal card clarifying the act’s interpretations.
General Land Office issues a ruling allowing cancellation of entries after notice by publication if the contesting party fails to appeal, easing access to abandoned lands while protecting land claimants. Winnemucca Star reports Unionville Humboldt County dry farmers spring planting progress and growing activity. Wells drilled for domestic use, artesian tests planned later.
New York May 8 Detective William J Borns arrived from Montreal to testify that arrests of the Mc Namara brothers and Ortie McMaxigal for alleged dynamite ties to the Los Angeles Times case were not a frame-up. Labor leaders in Indianapolis had reviewed the arrests and supported the claim. The piece also notes the National Pure Food law enforcing truthful labeling on imported foods and cites mislabeling examples including French sardines in peanut oil and a cockiness labeled jam.
The SznTIeL offers limited new black and white prints of Eureka mining district maps. Added to the Pardy map are Windfall and other mines adjoining in the Secret Canyon district. Price per map is 2e dollars, mailing adds five cents.
The latest metal quotations list Silver at 531 cents per ounce Lead at 4.49 dollars per 1 pounds Copper at 11.60 dollars per pound in New York with the figures outlined for trading activity and market pricing.
Beriel Sosamei lodges a patent application for Humboldt No. 1 to 3 lodes in Humboldt County Nevada with survey No. 3889 and 3583. The document outlines lode boundaries, corners, and ongoing measurements, noting total claimed area about 18,073 acres and exclusions due to conflicts with Buckhorn lodes Nos. 7, 4, and 2. It details positions, bearings, and distances from cor sections, plus intersection points and bearing lines for the claim.
A fragmentary list offers guidance for youths attributed to Sarah Bernhardt. It urges having a chief interest, pursuing essential life elements, balancing interests, and avoiding one sided focus. Additional items advise hydration, sleep when tired, frequent rest breaks, and finding work and treating it as pleasure. A final line promotes location notices for sale at a specific office.
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