Pittman Addresses Reno Rotary Club on Rail Rates and Western Prosperity
Senator Key Pittman told Reno Rotary Club the rural freight bill would shift priority from Coast rates to Intermountain States this winter. He urged united Western action to end discriminatory rail charges and praised the Reno Chamber of Commerce for advancing state interests. He noted irrigation policy support and predicted copper and cotton movements indicating better conditions nationwide.
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Key Pittman
Reno
Senator Pittman
Nevada
Intermountain
Houser
Congress
Innemountain
Pittman
Reno Chamber of Commerce
Mtire
Chamber of Commerce
New Dental Anesthetic Promises Painless Surgeries
Scientific American reports Dr Joseph A Klein of New York City introduces a chemical liquid applied via cotton pellet or cavity paste to induce complete local anesthesia within two to eight minutes. It claims eight hours of numbness with no after effects and suitability across patient conditions.
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Scientific American
Joseph A. Klein
New York City
Kigin
Ita Ettec
Cnildren
Apple size and dress in schools spark debate
Arthur Brisbane notes the extraordinary apple grown in Washington by Fred J. Post weighing nearly three pounds per fruit after selective picking. He also argues for simple, affordable school dress to prevent class-based envy and promote democracy in education.
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Arthur Brisbane
Washington
Fred J L. Post
Rome
Mr. Polet
Portland Grammar School Boy Wins City Cookery Prize
A Portland Oregon grammar school boy won the city wide prize for fine cookery, defeating all the girls. The event is seen as a sign that boys are gaining ground and that the race toward human progress centers on the stomach. The piece argues enjoyment of meals reflects broader social shifts.
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Portland
Ore
Onals
Ralne
Elko Fair and Rodeo Open With Expanded Exhibits
Biko County’s second annual fair opened with a strong parade featuring livestock entries. Senator Key Pittman spoke in place of Governor Boyle, praising local progress, hospital facilities, good roads, and rodeo culture. The fair highlighted superior livestock, agricultural displays, and the government supported thoroughbred stallions. Elko Merchants’ Day marked the closing events and a full rodeo race program.
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Biko
Nevada
Biko County
Key Pittman
Emmett D. Boyle
Carson City
Fair Association
Pittman
Elke County
Elko
United States
Agricultural Department
Women’s Department
Elko County
Elko Merchants
California grape growers thrive after prohibition boom
California wine grape growers expect about 75 million dollars from table raisin and wine crops. Pre prohibition prices of ten to twenty dollars per ton rose to overbid levels, with last year reaching sixty five dollars per ton. Bo ward Sheehan of the California Grape Growers' Exchange notes existing operations now support the crop and pay three times the earlier wine prices.
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California
Boward Sheehan
California Grape Growers’ Exchange
Pae-Wak Price Level Down at J Brossemer’s Corner Store
Proprietor J Brossemer reports a price level reduction at his corner Main and Gold Streets shop. The note notes lower prices on everyday goods and invites shoppers to compare value.
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J. Brossemer
Main and
Gold Streets
Printer Peeved over Doctor's Bids and Surgical Humor
Fort Worth printer Charley Harris angrily responds to a doctor's bid letter by spoofing a surgical procedure. The tongue in cheek note mocks appendectomy terms and requests quotations for varied letterhead options, reflecting a satirical exchange in the Fort Worth printing scene.
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Charley Harris
Fort Worth
Texas
Nubbiners
Charley
Lbs
Kahaam City
General Jobbing Expands Draying Business for Hauling
Tom Almont Prepares to handle all hauling by team and trucks at reasonable rates after purchasing the draying and general jobbing business of Marco Venturino.
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Marco Venturino
Tom
Almont Pastorino
Eureka Nevada Railway Go Notice
Eureka Nevada Railway Go bulletin declares under the Railroad Act of 1920 that from July 1 1920 no carrier may deliver freight at destination until all tariff charges are paid. J E Sexton general manager says the company will pursue proper prosecution for violations.
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Rellyonde
J. E. Sexton
Notice on Demurrage Charges by Eureka Nevada Railway
The Eureka Nevada Railway Company announces future demurrage charges on all cars held beyond free time. The notice sets policy updates for return and disposition of railcars.
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Eureka Nevada Railway Company
Notice of Porpeiore to Julius Haaboer mining claim co-owners
Notice to Julius Haaboer and assigns regarding 1920 1921 labor on Rustler No 1 Rustler No 2 and Windfall Extension Fraction mining claims in Clark County Nevada. Requires co-owners to contribute their share within ninety days or risk forfeiture to co-owners R McCharles Dan Morrison and Burk’s published August 1921 with dates August 27 1921 and December 3 1921.
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Julius Haaboer
United State
Julian
Notice of Application to Appropriate Public Waters Nevada
Notice of application by J B Sex ton of Palisade Eureka County Nevada for permission to appropriate public waters from Consolidated Spring Lot 12 Block 17 Eureka City to Eureka Nevada Railway Company depot for railroad locomotives station and domestic use. Water not to be returned to stream. State Engineer date first publication Sept 17 1921 date last publication Oct 15 1921.
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J. BE. Sexton
Palisade
Eureka
State of
Nevada
Aes
Eureka-Nevada Railway Company
J. G. Scrugham
Henderson Banking Promises Savings at Four Percent
Local bank advertises four percent annual interest on savings deposits and invites customers to review deposit rules. It also offers safety deposit boxes from $3.00 per year, drafts on major cities, fire and life insurance, Travelers' checks, and steamship tickets via Cunard Line.
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Cunard Line
Patent application notice for multiple Nevada lode claims
Public notice from Elko Nevada dated 1921 details an application for patent by TM Company and agents for several lode claims including Iron Pit Webster and Hecla in Eureka County. Describes survey numbers, bearings, coordinates, and adjoining claims with publication dates and attorney names.
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Stollen Morea
Mad
Hemleton
United States
Arison
Iron Pit
Webster
Tig Sancy
Heela
Lotes Elalwa
Eureka
Bevads
Arizona
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M.D
Cor. No
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Rock
Big Sandy
Pine Post
M.D. B
Beara
Austin and Water
McCoy, Great Republic and Troy Consolidated
Spemcer and
North Pole Consolidated
Red Jacket Consolidated
Elko
Nevada
The
Sentinel
John B. Robbins
Register
Frank Stollenwerck
Montgomery, Aln
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