Nevada news roundup of deaths deeds and deals
Nevada notes report John W Beard a long time resident died in the state. Western Nevada receives four ram tack payments from Germany. Two men work on Sapho Company assessment on a million dollar property. Reno closes saloons to curb minors. Consolidated Nevada Mining to start near Reno. Tonopah gains note with Carson wedding Elva Patterson to QO Larsen. Government bids forest near Carson Valley to Indians. Kelley sues Truckee River General Electric over a son’s death. Ahern returns from Reno insane asylum to finish sentence. Gardnerville land 160 acres near new canal. fall rye crop planned. Brock and Berger travel toward Tonopah. mining camps stirred. Investors in Alpine and Delaware mines funded in Gardnerville. remarks on private to corporate property shift. quoted judge. Carson man George Shissler killed in gypsum plant. Two epitaphs cited Daniel Barrow and Hank Monk with detailed verses.
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Consolidated Nevada Mining Company
Colorado
Wedekind
Reno
Nev
QO. W. Larsen
Bishop Creek
Cal
Elva Patterson
Carson
Tonopah
Indy
Carson Valley
Charles H. Kelley
Truckee River General Electric Company
Jerry Ahern
Washoe County
Jos. Wilson
Gardnervillle
Government Canal
Wadsworth
Wilson
John W. Brock
Tonopah Company
Nevada
Engineer Berger
John Hays Hammond
Carson City
T. J. Hackett
Hurlock
Maryland
Gardnerville
Delaware
Courier
Judge Grosseup
Chicago
George Shissler
Carson River
Canada
Wanted a thousand wives in Kansas and workers seek spouses
The Kansas State Free Employment Bureau advertises hiring of at least four hundred holders who offer to bring wives as servants, a serious plan rather than a joke. The piece also notes A R Wilfley, inventor of Wilfley tables, being consulted by Utah mining camps for mine treatment, with a new device to salvage values in slime. Salt Lake Herald reports Tonopah output tied up for reduction by American Smelting in Salt Lake valley.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Kansas
Saeaeon
Kansas State Free Employment Bureau
Wilfley
Utah
A. R. Wilfley
Silver King
Daly West
Judge
Comstock
Park City
The
Salt Lake
Ancient Football Described as Bloody Fight in 1583
Philip Stubbes in The Anatomie of Abuses likens football to a deadly clash rather than recreation. He warns it injures players on hard stones, breaking necks backs legs and causing bloodshed and quarrels, calling it murder in sport.
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Philip Stubbes
Chinese Justice and the Kuaiing Case From The China Times
The China Times recounts a case where Mr Jen, promised to Miss Siteenone, demanded the bride after paying for her and attempted to abduct her from her husband. The magistrate declared such wickedness would persist, noting at eighty the offender would still menace the Celestial empire. The punishment resembles the ling-chih slicing method.
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China Times
Jen
The Population of the Moon and its Inhabitants
An article surveys myths about a moon man woman and other creatures citing Dante Chaucer and Shakespeare. It notes Cain banished to the moon and humorous details like a thorn bush dog and Sunday sticks. The piece mentions German variations adding a churned butter woman.
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Dante
Cain
Chaucer
Shakespeare
A Cheeky Customer Tries False Beards in Hair Store Spree
A clerk recalls a cheeky customer who browsed a hair store’s beard options for over an hour, trying on styles and admiring his reflection before weighing whether to grow a beard. The customer thanked the clerk and lingered, expressing curiosity about how he would look in different looks.
Idea of your knowledge in plain words joke exchange
The dialogue features a logic prefect challenging a student to explain knowledge and ignorance in plain terms. The Philadelphia Press excerpt frames the exchange as a witty discussion about understanding a problem with the student stammering and then offering a humorous response.
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Philadelphia Press
The Struggle For Offices and a Saturday Firecracker Quote
A fragmentary quotation highlights the danger of political office seeking, comparing free government to a demoralizing wriggle for office. It notes a comparison to a cheap firecracker that explodes and hurts the user, attributed to Lincoln and a Saturday Byentog Post remark.
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Lincoln
Byentog Post
Women form cooperative living plan in Lake View Park Rochester
After widespread trouble from lack of suitable domestic help the women of Lake View Park Rochester adopt a cooperative living scheme. Fifty one residents will share a commodious dwelling with their own stables chairs linen and silver to be provided. A five dollar after meat levy begins to cover ranges kitchen and dining room furniture. Pro rata expenses. A women’s supply committee will rotate every two weeks.
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Lake Yew Park
Rochester
Lake View Park
Lipton withdraws offer for Atlantic yacht race
Sir Thomas Lipton, a courteous patron, once offered a 2500 chal lenge cup for an Atlantic crossing but retracted the plan citing that the Emperor of Germany had not made an offer. The prize remains open and the sporting world awaits a genuine challenger with a race worthy of the cup. Herreshoff may emerge as a key figure in designing an ocean going yacht to minimize losses to speed.
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Salt Lake Tribune
Thomas Lipton
Atlantic
Germany
Herreshoff
Death of Mrs Booth Tucker in Santa Fe rail crash
The news notes the dreadful death of Mrs Booth Tucker in the Santa Fe Railroad accident in Missouri last week. The obituary praises her rare abilities and lovely character and marks her as dying amid a mighty humanitarian effort led by The Salvation Army under her and her husband.
Government Aims to Send New Group of Teachers to Philippines
Nearly three years after shipping teachers to the Philippines, most survivors have returned to the United States due to heat, inadequate accommodations, and high living costs. The government now seeks to recruit another corps to aid the country facing difficulties.
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Philippines
United States
Water ed stocks and hydrophobia safeguard for investors
Following revelations about water ed stocks, analysts argue that hydrophobia provides a protective mechanism for small investors by limiting exposure to volatile markets. The discussion centers on risk awareness and prudent diversification amid uncertain sector disclosures.
No-Account Son Becomes Hero in Crisis
Edwin L. Rabin recounts a tale where a known loafer, scorned by neighbors and even by his mother, proves his worth during a sudden crisis. The boss remains unaware until courage tests his character, transforming the perception of the man labeled as worthless.
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Polks
Een
Sever
Edwin L. Rabin
The Best Liniment Pain Balm Promoted in Ad Copy
An old advertisement extols Chamberlain's Pain Balm as the best liniment for cuts, bruises, and general pains. It claims faster relief than rivals and highlights its effectiveness for lame backs and various aches.
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State News
John W. Beard
Tuscarora
D. ©. Wheeler
White Pine News
Sapho Company
Daniel Barrow
Sacramento
Hank Monk
Horace Greeley
Barrow
Jef Morris
Grammer
Samson
Alice
Gabe
Missy
Puck
Guerdon Drise
Vjames Whitcomb Riley
EUR Pe Aailas Engraving CO
Denver,colo
Frederick Davis
U. S
Por
P.o.box
Elko, Nev
Cureago
Fis
Cardus
Chattanooga
Tenn
Eureka Shaving Parlor
W. H. Russell
Main Street
Eureka
Eureka County
W. J. Hoorm
Awvasor
Eurexs County
Board of
St P. HI
Hjal
B. Hiul
Offee
P. H. Hiul
Nevade
Thira
Minte of
Nevads
Charlie Lantenschiager
Merbay
Buroks
Orr T. Wiasama
Paul Test
Charles Law
Alfred Chartz
Atioee
Law, Cansez
Paroni
Dua
Prime Eastern
Express
Baby Hill
Jackson Hotel
Quy
M. Mahoney
Eureka Nevada
I. C. C. Whitmore
Norwen Assox
England
Patative
Quees
Scortmsan Ustox & Narional
Eng
Weerrns Assurance Co
Ixome
Uston
Fineman’s Fosp
California
Hantrorp
Connecticut
Hawnona-Barnex
Lospex & Laxcasuine
Eoglan Liverroot
San Francisco
Pioneer Bottling Works
F. J. Brossemer
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