County Exhibit in Reno Showcases Ripley Valley Bounty
Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce arranged an exhibit in Reno with grain and forage displays including wheat rye barley corn and alfalfa already yielding multiple cuttings. Ripley Valley yields ripe Moapa peaches apples figs grapes and assorted vegetables while water conditions promise artesian potential. Local figures like J W Scott and Azurite Mining Co. boosters toured the valley and plan future development with Las Vegas and Los Angeles coordination.
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Las Vegas
Clark County
Reno
E. W. Griffith
Vegas
Moapa
Nevada
Chamber of Commerce
Reno Commercial Club
Wm. Laubenheimer
F. E. Matzdorf
A. Matteuci
Geo. Crouse
Messrs. Lytle and Shurtliff
Overton
Ripley
Ripley Valley
Mesquite Valley
J. W. Scott
Principia Land Co
Los Angeles
Pacific
Scott
James McCorkingdale
Azurite Mining Co
J. W. Cassada
Ontario
Cal
Amos Allen
H. Klidt
Uplands
Unusual harvest method clears wheat from new orchard
The South Nevada Land and Development Co. two weeks ago used a mowing machine to cut the wheat among rows of trees in its young orchard and secured 110 tons of harvestable crop, noting excellent growth between the trees.
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South Nevada Land & Development Company
South Nevada Land& Development Co
Valley farm notes praise alfalfa and beet sugar potential
The writer reports rapid alfalfa growth ready for a second cut in ten days and notes soil from limestone formation boosts crops. E. H. Snyder travels to Lake City for mining business while the valley soils also yield high quality potatoes rhubarb and asparagus and promise strong contributions to Uncle Sam’s larder.
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E. H. Snyder
Lake City
Isaac Walton
Teachers Examinations Invade Vegas by State Panel
Miss Winona Earl and Mrs. Rose E. Bunker of Bunkerville Wm. E. Woodberry of Mesquite and Miss Etta Mc Mullin of Leeds Utah spend the week in Las Vegas taking the state teachers examinations.
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Winona Earl
Rose E. Bunker
Bunkerville
Wm. E. Woodberry
Mesquite
Etta McMullin
Leeds
Utah
Vegas
Roller Arrives For Street Improvements Work
The road roller contracted by Street Commissioner Griffith has arrived. Active street improvement work may now commence.
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Griffith
Petition Urges Dr Palmer to Stay in Vegas Church Work
A Las Vegas petition signed by nearly all residents asks that Dr. Palmer remain in charge of the M. E. Church work for another year. The conference to appoint assignments will be held next September. Locals, praising his and his wife’s service, show a strong wish for them to remain.
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Las Vegas
Dr. Palmer
M. E. Church
Vegas
Palmer
County School Census Totals by Districts
The county school census is complete and approved by Deputy Superintendent B G Bleasdale. County total 763, distributed as Eldorado 3 Goodsprings 23 Warmsprings 14 St Joe 31 Searchlight 28 Moapa 16 Kaolin 17 St Thomas Las Vegas 290 Bunker Villes 107 Mesquite 107 Virgin Overton 81.
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B. G. Bleasdale
Eldorado
Goodsprings
Warmsprings
St. Joe
Searchlight
Moapa
Kaolin
St. Thomas
Las Vegas
Bunkervilles
Mesquite
Virgin
Overton
Fourth of July celebration ideas discussed by Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce directors discussed a potential Fourth of July event including a ranch picnic and baseball games for children. The Eagles would oversee the celebrations as before. The exhibit at the State Fair in Reno was referred to C P Ball. Directors were asked to submit acquaintance lists for a forthcoming booklet and name committee assistants.
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Chamber of Commerce
Reno
C. P. Ball
Committee of Agriculture and Horticulture
Chamber
Young Man Loses Hand At Arden Plaster Plant
A fourteen year old relative of Arden Plaster Co. officials lost his left hand when a rope was thrown toward a fiber shredder and pulled into the machine. A nearby worker stopped the belt and rescued him, and Dr. Martin coordinated a ride to Los Angeles where the hand was amputated at the wrist. Recovery hoped if no complications arise.
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Arden Plaster Co
Arden Plaster Plant
Martin
Arden
Los Angeles
State Fair at Reno Promises Countywide Showcase
Clark County urged to prepare for the Reno State Fair next fall by showcasing top products and farming features. Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce to provide exhibition jars and samples while promoting Better Farming, a new Nevada agricultural publication from the state experiment station.
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Reno
Clark County
Banner County
Las Vegas
University of Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station
State Printing Office
Joe Farnsworth
Nevada
Worrell Victory Affirmed by Supreme Court
Carson City reports the supreme court sustained the lower court ruling in Worrell versus Jurden. The decision marks a final victory for Worrell and draws congratulations from many friends.
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Carson City
Worrell Vs. Jurden
Supreme Court
Worrell
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BUICK
William S. Park
Las Vegas, Nevada
Roller
Sin
Will Beckley
Eagles
Ark County
W. E. Hawkins
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