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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1928
Page
2
Editorial argues for improved street lighting and more paved streets near Boulder Dam era Las Vegas. Calls for public works funding and safety improvements to support growth and transportation access in the growing city.
The piece laments the killing of a Bradshaw boy and urges caution amid slander and counter accusations. It calls for restraint, justice, and full truth before judging, warning against wrecking reputations on unverified reports.
International Exchanges Committee reports 250 French applicants and 500 German participants for summer exchanges, with many students arranging their own trades. The surge reflects reduced wartime tension and growing cross border contact as meetings extend over two months.
Notices from the U.S. Land Office Carson City Nevada republish filings by Marvin Ballenger and American Borax Company. The notices describe homestead proof for Death Valley Junction and patent applications for multiple lode claims in Clark County Nevada including Argus Colemanite Lib erty series with precise survey bearings and exclusions, listing witnesses and dates of publication.
Nevada corporation based in Las Vegas files for patent on Cottonball placers in Clark County with coordinates and bearings detailing multiple claims including Cottonball No 2 through No 4 and Boracite Placer No 3. Exclusions list conflicts and adjacent lodes. dates include May 7 1928 and last publication July 14 1998.
In a contrast to the harsh view of big corporations Union Pacific invites a group of employees and their wives on a grand trip to Southern Utah parks and the Grand Canyon. Each guest had provided notable service beyond their job and was compensated, yet the company adds a heartfelt gesture.
Arthur Brisbane praises smaller country newspapers as vital public service and powerful conveyors of information. He argues their wide reach, affordable advertising, and rural roots shape national thought by informing farmers’ sons and households across the country.
The Las Vegas Times argues that restricting pistol and revolver sales invites crime and favors criminals over law abiding citizens. The piece notes conversions of long guns to handguns and questions prohibition as a policy. Published by Charles P. Squires at 8 Fremont Street Las Vegas Nevada with annual subscription five dollars.
Arrivals at the Hotel Nevada over the weekend include F. B Bray and wife W. R Sherlock Mr and Mrs Roy H Eist Miss Ruth Eist Miss Caroline Kraft D W Mciver K F Biddle C P Ward H S Gillies C H Little C W Witmer H M Chapman and wife Mrs S H Treloor Miss Treloor Annie Brauer Josephine Olleis J A Garbett er and Mrs Merritt Bettinger Huh Marsh James R Caughlin Geo J Carstensen E O Sohlberg Ivan M Wibergh Peter Pendry Geo Flora C J Klotz all of Los Angeles. Also Mrs Jeannie G Myers Mary Louise Graham Louise M Barber Miss Ina Renner J J Campbell W Malcome wife and son Mrs E M Taylor and daughter Bertha L Aldrich of Pasadena A Z Hobson and wife Chas Brown and wife of Ventura Miss Baker Mrs C H Wilson of Long Beach Mr and Mrs F D Sawyer Lee Andrews Hattie Carter of St George J D Kennedy Wm N Walker of Salt Lake City Miss Grace Barnard Oakland Dr A Starley Caliente Nevada J S Feilding Taft California Mr and Mrs G T Morrison Seattle Wash C M Featherly and wife Santa Anna Mr and Mrs C H Oehl San Bernardino James H Rodger Ogden
Jean A. Lussier of Springfield plans to ride over Niagara Falls in a 8 foot diameter 600 pound rubber ball. He will be dropped from an airship above the American Falls and hopes to bowl across the falls in a weighted sphere with an inside compartment for the rider.
Notice proclaims that Frank Bonacci of Logandale Nevada will not honor any bills drawn on his name. Dated June 16 1928. Also notes a Mt Charleston picnic enjoyed by Mr and Mrs Roscoe Thomas and Mr and Mrs A M Min ette on a recent Sunday.
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