Discovery of slow feeding bits aids Lyon County cattle
Cattlemen P J Conway and Harry Warren in Lyon County report using straight horse bits in horses mouths to slow eating of green alfalfa. Judge Mack of Reno relays that cattle fed this way for three weeks have suffered no losses, despite green alfalfa’s tendency to cause bloating. The method spreads among local ranchers, seen as a major breakthrough for the cattle industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Conway
Harry Warren
Lyon County
C. E. Mack
Reno
Mackr
Conway
Warren
Snipe Hunt Left Professor Samuels Stranded 13 Miles From Tonopah
In Tonopah a man known as Professor Samuels joined five others for a snipe hunt 13 miles from town. They left him with a lighted candle and a water quart as they returned to Tonopah, hoping he would reach town in two days. Meanwhile in Reno a 22 month old, William Randall, drowned after falling into the Orr ditch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonopah
Samuels
Imperial Valley
Reno
William
W. H. Randall
Inoculating Legume Seed with Inoculated Soil Method
County agents in Illinois praise a cheap seed coating using furniture glue to attach inoculated soil to legume seeds. The process uses a small amount of soil, costs a few cents per acre, and requires mixing in hot water and dusting seeds before sowing. Cinnabar strike in Humboldt County by Dawson and Summers at Antelope Springs near Lovelock. 15 flasks expected to Lovelock, negotiations ongoing for California interests to take over the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Farmers’ Bulletin
Department
Humboldt County
Dan Dawson
Frank Summers
Antelope Springs
Humboldts
Lovelock
Dawson-Summers
California
Inflammable Bombs Describe Zeppelin Incendiaries
A Philadelphia Press report details an incendiary bomb used by Zeppelins. It describes a conical ten inch base, tarred rope wrapping, a metal apex handle, and a flat cup base with a pierced funnel housing ignition and thermite. The device includes resinous padding, white phosphorus, and sometimes gasoline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Press
Old Papers Made to Pay by a Hotel Keeper
Capt. H. J. Gosse of the Riverside hotel has devised a device for turning waste paper into an asset. A paper linder acts as a hay press on a small scale binding papers into bundles for shipment to San Francisco. The recovered paper yields about $13 a ton, transforming removal costs into a profit source for Gosse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Gosse
Riverside Hotel
San Francisco
Thhem
Captain Gosse
Reno Gazette
Prospector Dies in Fall from Denver Club Porch
Prospect Jim Trasvascus of Tone, about 55, was killed Monday evening after becoming heavily intoxicated and falling from a rear porch about 12 feet high at the Denver Club saloon. He struck his head on a rock and died instantly. The body was found next morning. a coroner's inquest was held Tuesday and the body was removed to Fallon Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Trasvascus
Tone
Wonder
Denver Club
Fallon
Baby Elephant at Barnes Sways Pockets with Trick
A reporter notes that an educated baby elephant at Barnes circus is a well raised animal. A spectator, A Mackey, recalls taking his son to the show and witnessing the elephant nosing around, attempting to pick his pocket with a half dollar left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will A. Mackey
Barnes Circus
Carson News
Notice to Travelers Denying Hay at Eureka Ranch
Isadore Sara, president of Eureka Land and Stock Company in Fish Creek Nevada, announces that due to heavy winter hay usage for sheep, travelers must supply their own hay and meals and lodging will still be available without providing hay. Dated February 5, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish Creek
Isadore Sara
Eureka; Land and Stock Company
Nevada
Mining Tax Notice for Eureka County Proceeds
Notice to pay taxes on proceeds of Eureka County mines for the quarter ending December 31 1915. Taxes due at the assessor office in Eureka under Nevada law. H C McTerney Eureka County Assessor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka County
Eureka
H. C. McTerney
Nevada
Notice of Final Three Year Proof for Pole Creek land
Allert O Thatch ler of Pole Creek Nevada filed notice of intent to make final three year proof to establish a land claim in North east quarter Section 18 Township 28 North Range 51 East Mt Diablo Base and Meridian. The proceeding is before the U S Land Office Elko Nevada with witnesses Thomas F Plummer James A Gilbert Bert H Bruffey Fred Simmeck and Jo an K Rompres listed. First publication April 15 1916 Last publication May 13 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elko
Carson
Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
Nevada
Allert O Thatchler
Pole Creek
Palisade
Range
Mt. Diablo Base & Meridian
U. S. Land Office
Thomas F. Plummer
Mineral Hill
James A. Gilbert
Bert H. Bruffey
Patieade
Fred Simmeck
Joan K. Rompres
Register
Notice of final proof for land claim in Nevada
Jorgen P. Jacobsen of Birch Eureka County Nevada filed intent to prove up land claim No 0776 for lots 2 and 8 and SEY NW4 of section 4 township 24 north range 54 east Mount Diablo Meridian before the Ku reka County clerk Eureka Nevada on May 19 1916. Claimants listed Andrew D Crotut George E Cox Nels Toft Clements Maginni. First publication April 15 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elko
Carson City
Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
Elio
Nevada
Jorgen P. Jacobsen
Birch
Eureka County
Township
Range 54
Mount Diablo
Kureka County
Eureka
Andrew D. Crotut
George E. Cox
Mirch
Nels Toft
Clements Maginni
Joan K. Rowntoa
Reglater
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Gattlemen
Eureka Nevada Railway
Artive
W. K. Reynolds
Eureka, Nevada
B. Repetto
V. Gant
THE
Eureka Brewery
Eurexa
Porvtar
Main and
Clark Streets
Lani & Repetto
Propri Torr
J. B. Biale
Eureks
Giant Powder Co. Consolidated
F. Kopp
North Main Street
Ional Cards
J. C. Carter
Mineral Hill, Nevada
Sentinel
Eureka Lodce
Gareka Temple
Pythian Sisters
K. of P. Hall
Aurnea Earnen
Grace Anomnsoy
W. M. Forster, M. D
Geary Street
Schmidt
Market and
Kearney Ste
San Francisco, California
Iphigenia
C. E
Masonic Hall
Mapeine Fraser
W. M. Maar J. Lata
Diamond Rebekah Lodge No
J.B. Biaur
G. Gao Andenson
Beatific Lodge No. 7
Castle Hall
Malin Street
Frep Barnen
D. F. Nowraosa K
Ladies Home Journal
Saturday Evening Post
Country Gentleman
Curtis Publishing Company
Edward Skillman, JR
Railroad Exchange
KR. 1
Zomwelt
John Alvaro
BK L
Zumwalt
Brown
Daniel Morrison
Theresa Moore
Strawberry
White Dine
State of
R. S
White Pine County
Jons EF. Ronis
Rewister
Laat
R. A. Laird
Ord
Otto Mace
Reilway
John Williams
John L. Williams
Elko Hide & Junk CO
Elko, Nevada
Elko Fur Shop
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