Las Vegas Shifts Toward Major Capital Status and Civic Pride
The Las Vegas Age notes inheritance tax repeal may draw capital to the city and predicts Las Vegas as a mail aviation hub with a hangar and repairs crew. It praises Dr. Barker's weekly church attendance call, commends President Coolidge for budget restraint, highlights Las Vegas volunteer fire department efforts, and lauds local firefighters for reduced insurance rates and civic service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Salt Lake City
Los Angeles
Las Vegas
Small Store Advertising Principles From a Chamber Pamphlet
A Bozeman Courier excerpt summarizes a Chamber of Commerce pamphlet advising small retailers to maintain consistent advertising. It uses the onion parable to show how steady, regular ads keep a store in public view and encourage regular customers, recommending daily or frequent notices and periodic display updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Olympus
Bozeman Courier
Newspaper Writer’s Trials in Nevada Progressive Phrase
A witty quip notes a reporter’s daily burden and risk in delivering news. It laments the pressure to please readers with indulgent puffery while facing criticism if stories fall short. The piece captures the grueling, precarious life of a press writer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
European Currency and Finance Report Shows Limited Improvement
Senator Tasker L. Oddie chairs the Senate commission in a year long inquiry titled European Currency and Finance. The report finds currency disorders not the main cause of recent unrest and notes some improvements but a satisfactory situation remains distant. It discusses U S gold reserves, redistribution, and potential effects of a return movement on price structures. It recommends an early general currency conference as the best international approach. The man who chooses money denies himself both leisure and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tasker L. Oddie
Senate Commission of Gold and Silver
United States
Brown Memorial Annual Contest Rules and Details
The Robert McCutcheon awn Memorial short story contest invites state high school students to submit 2000 to 3000 word stories. Manuscripts must be single sided with only the title on the manuscript, and title plus author on a separate sheet. Entries due to local committee by March 30 and mailed to the Chairman of Literature by April 15 for Memorial Day prizes. Judging emphasizes Theme 10, Style 10, Rhetorical Qualities 10, Description 15, Plot 25, and Characterization 30 points, covering vividness, actions, and the author’s portrayal of characters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McCutcheon
Appointive Board Criticized by Nevada Educators
Editorial argues against a bill to create an appointive state board and deputy superintendent roles. It questions time limits and visits to schools, notes unequal access for rural districts, and warns compensation may lure suitable leaders away. It defends current governor’s stance and urges trust in existing supervision system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Street
Nevada State Educational Association
State Board of Education
State Survey Commission
Las Vegas Students Enter Meat Story Contest Prizes
Six Las Vegas high school girls in home economics prepare to enter the Second National Meat Story Contest with 1000 to 2000 word stories on meat and three recipes. National prize pool totals 2500 dollars with a 300 dollar top award, judged by a committee of home economics experts under the U S Department of Agriculture endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
Home Economics
National Live Stock and Meat Board
Chicago
Harriet Schonle
Las Vegas High
Louise Stanley
Bureau of Home Economics
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Church Directory Listings for Sunday Services
Directory lists services across multiple faiths on Sunday March 1 at Third and Brager Sts Cor Second and Carson Sts and new Fremont Seventh streets with sermons morning and evening, baptisms and dedicatory services upcoming March 8 with Nevada state secretary Dr Barrett and others offering special music and welcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brager Sts
Epworth League
W. H. Stockton
Christ Episcopal Church
Fremont and
Seventh Streets
R. H. Barrett
Nevada
J. S. Stump
George L. White
Ociety
A. C. Blinzinger
Notice of Sale by Internal Revenue Collector in Nevada
The Internal Revenue Collector for Reno announces a public auction of seized Boss Gold Mining Company property in Goodsprings Nevada. Personal items include mining tools vehicles and office equipment. real property includes multiple lode claims and millsites in the Yellow Pine Mining District Clark County. Sale set for March 20 1925 at 3 pm in front of Goodsprings Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Reno
Nevada
Boss Gold Mining Company
Goodsprings
United States
Boss Gold
Pauseter
Yellow Pine
Clark County
Fairbanks Morse
Notice to Creditors Bertha Turner Estate Clark County Nev
In the Tenth Judicial District Court Clark County Nev the estate of Bertha E Turner deceased names Howard H Turner as administrator appointed February 24 1925. Creditors must file claims with vouchers and affidavit at the court within three months from first publication February 28 1925. Attorney Charles Lee Horsey represents the estate. First publication February 28 1925. Last publication March 28 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenth Judicial District Court
State of
Nevada
Clark
Bertha E. Turner
Bertha BE
Turner
Howard H. Turner
Bertha
Chas. Lee Horsey
Estate of George P. Russell Executrix Notice
In the Matter of the Estate of George P. Russell deceased the executrix Mary J. Russell was appointed on November 22 1910. All claims must be filed with the Clerk of the Court within 90 days from the first publication. Dated February 24 1926. First publication February 28 1925 Last publication March 21 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenth Judicial District Court
State of
Nevada
Clark
George P. Russell
Mary J. Russell
Harley A. Harmon
Juries and justice amid flawed verdicts
The writer contends that a conviction can be made easier by biased or compromised jurors, comparing juries to bankrupt or untrustworthy figures. He argues that the public is limited and easily swayed, making fair verdicts difficult to achieve.
Notice of separate debts for W J Reece
W J Reece states he will not be responsible for any debts or bills of credit contracted by his wife Mrs W J Reece. She has left his bed and board. Signed W J Reece. Last publication March 14 1925. An old time adage notes a man may own golf clubs but not a hoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Reece
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Charles P. Squires
Chas. E. Barker
America
Coolidge
Washington
Dr. Barker
Las Vegas Pharmacy, Inc
W. E. Ferron
Rexall
Ey Nam
Baby
Spragues
Charles S. Sprague
Esmeralda
Carson City
Church Directory
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Christian Scientist
Christian Scientists
American Legion
Third Street
ST. Joan OF Arc
Lilly
Louis A. Spellier
Italy
Germany
Czechoslovakia
Annabel Bedgoode Milady
Needles
California
Overland Hotel
Vann Furniture Coo
Second Street
Fremont
Carson Streets
von Tobel Lumber Co
Ats
W. Glark Forwarding Co
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