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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1929
Page
2
The June 20 issue notes a grand jury panel and a pivotal Elks convention to be held July 4 to 6 in Las Vegas. It previews President Hoover’s Boulder Dam proclamation and the significance of federal officials visiting, marking a turning point for the dam project and regional development.
Government authorities declare ample proposals for power and water and contracts with responsible parties to repay Boulder Dam costs. Dissidents are viewed as voices of selfish interests. Las Vegas residents are urged to exercise patience as the project advances with federal backing toward completion.
Washington dispatch notes a rail competition revival as western routes speed up long distance service. Great Northern cuts eight mile tunnel time, Pacific Northwest cities push for equal schedules with California trains, and carriers from Union Pacific to Santa Fe trade time cuts and fare adjustments amid charges of regional discrimination.
George H Beale reports paramour production chief B P Schulberg argues that film success hinges on youthful closeups and beauty over mature acting. Schulberg notes Paramount’s heavy use of young featured players and cites Clara Bow and Mary Pickford as enduring icons while contrasting The Patriot with Wild Party in box office appeal.
The official, the secretary of the Interior’s executive assistant, spoke about ongoing Boulder Dam work and relations for the coming years. Secretary Wilbur plans to speak at El Patio Theater with Dr. Mead. Hoover will stay in Washington this summer working at the White House with two private camps nearby.
In June tourist season expands the passport picture business along lower Broadway and Wall Street. Dozens of studios and sandwich-men compete for customers as photographers profit from a rush of foreign travel while some win fame from famous sitters like Lindbergh. A standout figure is Irvine Culver who preserved Lindbergh’s image, while Edna Schonhaut runs five studios plus her Broadway shop, shaping a growing chain in the district.
The Gold Ace mine shows a vertical shaft to 68 feet penetrating a vein on its dip. A station exposes a six foot wide ore body with high grade streaks, averaging $20 to $30 per unit, with about 75 feet of sloping ore remaining. The company expects substantial value from this rich ore.
Golden Ace President H H Pursel reports the mine is in position with machinery in motion. Ore is being shipped from the main tunnel and an up raise from the 100 foot level towards B tunnel to access higher grade ore. Associated Metals Inc expands facilities with new equipment to speed up production for a 100 ton flotation mill and contract fulfillment.
The Las Vegas chamber of commerce endorses the new state noxious weeds law and urges action against the puncture vine, Southern Nevada’s most dangerous weed. The notice warns tourist travel may be endangered if the vine spreads and calls for citizen vigilance to prevent spreading, stressing the risks to auto traffic and public safety.
Mining drives wealth as scientific methods boost productivity and wages. Copper and zinc demand rises due to electrification and rail systems. In Las Vegas, puncture vine infestations threaten land value. owners urged to burn the vine and seeds to prevent crop damage and keep land marketable.
Goldie M. Nance filed an action this week against Frank Stevens as administrator for the Cyrus Knapp estate to obtain clearance of title to a one third interest in lots eleven twelve and thirteen in block thirty one Clark's Las Vegas townsite. Dan V. Noland is attorney for the plaintiff.
Carrara camp buzzes over christening of Arista Boom City with grand two day blow out. Expect big crowd and large scale hospitality. Visitors promised trips by car, plane, and rail as mining hopefuls tout Gold Ace ore prospects and Arista mine shows. Local claims and ads stir curiosity among desert travelers.
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