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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1919
Page
2
The Free Press reports Elon County’s livestock industry will yield over six million dollars this year, equating to about 75 per person in the county. Wool shipments reached 1,000,000 pounds at 50 cents per pound, lambs and sheep totaled 400,000 head at about 10 dollars each, and cattle shipments rose despite drought and short hay, pushing cattle to outside points for extended feeding.
Farmers in Carson Valley use powerful tractors to plow fields ahead of winter storms. Moisture remains scarce but plowing proceeds with large equipment, some fields irrigated to allow turning over soil. The effort aims to increase next summer’s yields despite harsh conditions.
James Vogt, superintendent of the State fish hatchery at Vardi, reports eastern brook trout spawn appeared first this season at Marlette Lake. Hatchings this fall will stock small streams nationwide with eastern brook trout, while larger streams will receive a different species.
A convoluted protest references J. P. Morgan and a $500 outfit. The speech complains the system forces personal grooming changes while implying wider effects on behavior and appearances.
The Nevada Livestock Association proposed to aid the State Tax Commission in equalizing taxable property. They offered to join a state wide tax effort for a survey of the tax system and to work with the commission on assessments and property classifications. Representatives will be available as designated to fulfill their part of the undertaking.
State laws digest ready by year end with E T Patrick coordinating. About 400 Washoe County aliens have naturalization filings or intents. 1000 have joined Reno High School night Americanization classes. George Wingfield ranch land leveling will ready 600 acres for spring seeding on 900 acres in Island district. Punch boards defined as lottery and prohibited per state opinion. Arne W Parus convicted of involuntary manslaughter in murder of John Winter after second trial. Eleven Supreme Court cases remain undetermined. court’s prompt disposal noted as among the best in the Union.
Captain J P Donnelly former state police head received a letter from R W Sampson of New York offering to fund a moving picture about the battle at Little High Rock Gulch between police and Indians in Nevada. Donnelly wrote the episode story and sought a star with John Trea to write the account. Eastern backers may help finance the project.
J Loring on behalf of A E Clark Boston investment banker has secured an option on the Clifford mine 45 miles east of Tonopah Nye County. The bond commits 25000 for development with a possible 100000 payout after a set period if results prove satisfactory. Clark interests in Nevada have invested over 1250000 in producing mines, and he is a major stockholder in the Tonopah area in the HoneyBee operation.
Government revenue agents seized over 900 quarts of illicit whisky at the Padora ranch three miles north of Sparks during a raid. Mark Almerian was arrested on the premises and Martin Braberan was found guilty in Sparks justice court of storing liquor for sale, the county's first conviction under state prohibition.
An ironic portrait of the linotype praised as a wonder by Otto Mergenthaler, yet blamed for slips in advertisements and war headlines. The piece humorously details operators at work, the movement of lines through the shop, and how a missing or wrong letter alters printed notices and editorials.
News from the ranges surrounding Austin says all fat cattle have been sold and shipped. Feeders remain, but no beef. Sheep numbers show 7 000 to 8 000 lambs unsold due to unsatisfactory buyer offers.
TES Sees plans to lease 160 acres of oil shale lands three miles east of Marlin for a new shale plant. Davis M1 Shale Refining Company, with TES as president, will invest about 50000 and use a new extraction process claimed to cost less than other systems. A ten year shale supply is on the leased ground and full operation is expected by next spring.
A painted face is often beautiful if it appears on canvas. The phrase highlights artful portraiture as a timeless source of aesthetic appeal and creative expression.
Residents underestimated Reno population, with guesses around 15 000 to 19 099. Water light and telephone data suggest about 17 000 to 18 000 people. Nevada Industrial Commission to buy $200 000 Reno Improvement bonds, city not paying full price upfront.
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