18 Oct 1919
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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1919
Page
1
The Churchill County Standard reports a four inch oil well at the George B. Williams farm five miles east of Fallon began flowing while sinking for artesian water. At depths of 175 to 220 feet sludge and black samples indicate oil, shale and sands, suggesting a shallow oil field may cover the valley.
Deputy superintendents and Superintendent Hunting discussed remedies for teacher shortages in rural Nevada. If funds are approved next year, rural teachers could earn a minimum 800 per year, with districts receiving 15 cents tax per 100 dollars and a 100 per year from relief funds. The story also notes Hamilton’s need for a railroad to lower freight costs and revive ore shipments.
Under supervision of the county board and State Engineer a drilling outfit used for artesian water prospecting in the northern valley has been moved to Ely and repaired. It will operate about four miles below Preston, in the White River valley, identified as highly promising for artesian water with potential ranch use. The State will bear the greater share of financing.
Lost sheep owners warn against taking or claiming stray sheep. Any information leading to recovery will be rewarded. sheep should not be held without notification within 24 hours. Eureka Nevada, October 11, 1919.
Old Corner Stand re opens at Clark and Buel Street offering short order meals from 6:36 to 9 pm and sells fresh fish oysters in season. Four private rooms available for families and patrons. Supplies fish vegetables and fruit from California. bread pies and cakes baked daily. Hong Hing and Sing Lee, props.
Local retailer lists items including cream, fruit panch, orangeade and other soft drinks for sale.
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