President Coolidge backs Swing Johnson bill on Boulder Dam
The President urges a measure to protect state rights, fund flood control and water for irrigation and domestic use, with private power options. The Swing Johnson bill passes the House and heads to the Senate as The Age endorses the approach and predicts White House support. Local notes decry vandalism damaging highway signs and praise Las Vegas Land and Water Company for extending service to Buck's and Pioneer Heights.
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Congress
Coolidge
Boulder Dam
House
Senate
Age
Las Vegas
Las Vegas Land and Water Company
Brown
Primitive and Civilized Conduct by Miss Winifred Sackville Stoner Jr
A World War II era moralizing note compares the actions of former child prodigy Winifred Sackville Stoner Jr. to primitive behavior as she slaps another woman in a hotel lobby. The piece questions education’s role in taming temper and reflects prejudiced views on American Indians.
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Acton
Winifred Sackville Stoner, Jr
Miss Stoner
Thanksgiving Dance in Bunkerville Draws Crowd
A large Thanksgiving dance in Bunkerville featured a 20 pound turkey and a box of chocolates raffled as prizes. The hall used a single paper moon lantern, giving a glow with autumn leaf decor. Local residents and visitors attended, with a big ball game planned between town sharks and the school team.
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Bunkerville
Karlee Pordham
Lynn Socialgat
Rhea Hafen
Santa Clara
Ralph Jaencer
Albert Leavitt
June Gubler
Karl E. Fordham
Harmon Tobler
St. George
Roy Felt
Logandale
Mary E. Leavitt
Dora Gabler
Mariner Cox
White Star
Mary O. Leavitt
Bertha Wittner
Daugh
Notice of Sheriff Sale of Real Property in Clark County
Sheriff Bam Gay advertises a sale by public auction on December 12 1928 at Las Vegas Court House to satisfy a 6271.26 judgment plus interest and costs against Charles vs Beckwith. Property includes Revenue No 1 and No 2 lode mining claims in Eldorado District with mining machinery and appurtenances. Sale at court house front door for cash to the highest bidder.
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District Court
Lenin Judicial Distict
State of
Nevada
Ana
Clark
Charies
Beckwith
Pianail
Ben Ezra Copper and Gold Mining and Smnelling Company
Sach
Eldorado Mining District
County of
United States Surveyor General
United States
Clark County
Las Vegas
United States of America
Japanese Katsuben Explain Film as Talkie Pioneers
Tokyo reports that Japanese cinema led early talkie development with Katsuben, theater narrators who explain action and dialogue beside the screen. They adapt voice to characters, sometimes several narrators at once for big native dramas, bridging silent films from abroad.
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Tokyo
Japan
German Shippers Test Marine Air Device
A newly invented drag sail attached to a vessel’s stern enables a hydroplane to start and land from a floating surface. The device reportedly achieved repeated successful starts and landings in trials at Travemunde on December 4.
Thanksgiving Visits Highlight Local Families
Eva and Frances Leavitt of St George attend school there and spend Thanksgiving with parents Mr. and Mrs. D Leavitt. Mr and Mrs Woodruff Leavitt of Las Vegas visit Mrs Thos D Leavitt. Miss Anderson a High School teacher returns home for the holiday. Mrs Granger a grade school teacher also goes home for the holidays.
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Ter
Dudley Hardy
Eva
Frances Leavitt
St. George
D. Leavitt
Kittle divorce suit seeks custody of child in Nevada
Dorothea V. Kittle sues Valmont D. Kittle in Clark County Nevada for dissolution of marriage and custody of Lillian Claire Kittle with general relief. Clerk I B Thompson attorney. notice published Dec 1928 to Jan 1929.
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Lillian Claire Kuttle
Cailc
Notice of Public Land Claim Three Year Proof
Laurence O Bates of Las Vegas Nevada has filed intent to make three year proof to establish his homestead claim on the N%NW% of Section 27 in Township 21S Range 61E M D Meridian before A A Hinman U S Commissioner at Las Vegas Nevada on January 10 1929 Witnesses are R F Jameson A F McCarter Robert Kincaid and E V Breckenridge all of Las Vegas Nevada Clara M Crisler Register First Pub December 4 1928 Last Pub January 5 1929
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Carson City
Nevada
Laurence O. Bates
Las Vegas
M. D. Meridian
A. A. Hin
U. S
R. F. Jameson
A. F. McCarter
Robert Kincaid
E. V. Breckenridge
Clara M. Crisler
Register
Child Prodigy Sees Public Detail Mental Accomplishments
The text notes a child prodigy in magazines and newspapers, detailing her mental progress and education. It then moves to a quarrel over a bracelet described as a platonic gift from a gentleman friend and cites Kipling references about sisters under their skins.
Jardine Reports Annual Farm Outlook Amid War Growth
Jardine releases an annual farm report noting a total well above the 1927-28 figure of 12.25 billion dollars while warning agricultural grievances stem from complex economic and social roots. He says officials pushed wartime production expansion and the nation must share responsibility for postwar policy and adjustment.
France sees new star in political heavens
Paris reports Andre Tartieu titled high commissioner for interior, regarded by friends as a rising star. He becomes the first non radical party member appointed minister of the interior since Barthou thirty-two years ago.
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France
Paris
Andre Tardieu
Radical Party
Barthou
Wahmonie Discoverer Returns After Tour
The Wahmonie Discoverer arrives back in the Las Vegas district after a tour, signaling anticipation as the Boulder Dam bill moves toward passage in Nevada.
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Wahmonie Discoverer
Las Vegas
Nevada State Journal
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THE
Associated Press
State Highway Department
California State Line
Arizona Line
Fifth
Fremont
Water Service
Tenth Judicial District Court
Jeakles FP
Beckwish, Plain- Ui
Senezra Copper and Gold Mining and Smelting Company
Bam Gay
Dorothea V. Kittle
Valmont D. Kittle
Jardine
Jondahl Paint Co., Inc
Los Angeles
Vegas Credit Bureau
Elks’ Hall
Chevrolet
Fisher
Dan D
J. Warren Woodard
Las Vegas, Nevada
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