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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1927
Page
3
Arthur Brisbane argues farming benefits from better machinery and smarter use, cites Sacramento Valley dredging, and compares output per worker in the U S and Europe. He notes oil waste and calls for government oil sale regulation, praising Lindbergh and Ford’s No 15,000,000. He warns against civil strife and a warless world.
A Troy Motor Sales Nash Advanced Six touring over 300 miles from Los Angeles to Las Vegas followed by a boat trip through Black Canyon to the Boulder Black Canyon dam sites, where engineers plan a 650 to 600 feet high dam with 26 million acre feet storage and 550 700 thousand horsepower capacity as the river’s control and power future.
Cream used for butter manufacture in Nevada is of fairly good grade and a survey by Sanford C. Dinsmore shows 48.18 percent of samples are first grade while 0.9 percent are lowest. Dairymen are urged to produce first grade cream as many creameries offer a bonus for good sweet cream.
Mr and Mrs C E McCarthy formerly of Las Vegas head east after July first planning years at Fort Benning and other posts Col and Mrs McCarthy hosted a farewell dinner dance at the Hotel Senator with about 40 guests arranged by 184th infantry officers Capt R A Green oversaw the plan The note adds Lindbergh attended the English derby but did not bet on the races and remarks the boy keeps stable judgment
A physician warns small wounds can cause acute septicemia if untreated. He cites a grocer's death after a scratched hand and urges immediate antisepsis with iodine or mercurochrome. He recalls sterilizing a self-inflicted puncture with a burning match to stop bleeding and stresses prompt action.
F S McGinnis Southern Pacific traffic manager notes 1926 passenger miles totaling 35 486 926 000 or 303 miles per person. Railroads carried 860 343 000 passengers. Southern Pacific lines served 1 320 833 passengers and 1 348 378 miles. Despite high patronage a passenger was seriously injured or killed on steam trains. the Overland Limited to Chicago ran faster than ever. Lindbergh may prefer to return home before indigestion.
Last Monday at the No 1 mine an accident killed Sanchez a Mexican laborer and badly wounded Segala. They were on the 1200 foot level preparing to quit and fired the last holes. The blast struck Sanchez in the back killing him almost instantly. Segala 175 feet away was slightly injured. Deputy Mine Inspector Baird found negligence for not fleeing to safety after spitting the fuse. Sanchez’s mother arrived in Pioce and the body was prepared for burial in Superior Arizona with interment there.
Herbert Hoover returned from flooded regions to report on government state and Red Cross relief. He said no one went hungry or unclothed or unprotected while more than 600000 were cared for. A plan for continued aid includes a new 2 million dollar Red Cross contribution and large scale rehabilitation backed by government credit.
Assessment work for holding mining claims for the year July 1, 1927 to June 30, 1928 must be completed before noon on July first under U S mining laws. Courts note that starting near the deadline can preserve title, but most attorneys advise completing and recording work before the assessment year ends to avoid disputes.
Earl Gratto of Caliente Pharmacy returns from an eleven month hospital stay in Denver Colorado for a brief visit with his wife and relatives. He notes partial recovery and plans further treatment in Denver before resuming work. Friends express happiness and high regard for him and his wife despite ongoing health issues. The item ends with a proverb about confidence men and selling the Brooklyn Bridge.
Sunday School at 9 45 morning service at 11 Gospel service at 7 30 and Epworth League at 6 30. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30. Preaching at Zion Rest Mission Thursday at 7 30.
The Christian Science Society of Las Vegas invites the public to Sunday services at 11:00 AM and Wednesday testimony meetings at 7:30 PM at 315 Fremont Street. Sunday school accepts children up to 20 years.
A note hints that the Volstead era altered measurement, suggesting a quart of gin equals three pecks of trouble. The remark plays on wartime slang and local humor about liquor law enforcement and its practical quirks.
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