Fourth of July Fete Planned by Vegas Chamber Committees
The Vegas Chamber of Commerce maps a July Fourth celebration with finance sports and entertainment committees led by J. T. Williams Harley Harmon and Roy W. Martin Walter Houck Peter Buol Roy Lockett and John Horden arrange store closings transportation at five cents free ice water and seating A marshal and announcer are named and a Declaration of Independence reading plus sports events and a band are scheduled culminating in a Fremont Sixth street fireworks display.
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Chamber of Commerce
J. T. McWilliams
Harley A. Harmon
Roy W. Martin
Walter E. Houck
Peter Buol
Roy T. Lockett
John W. Horden
John B. Curtiss
Frank A. Clark
W. E. Hawkins
D. Richards
Frank A. Stevens
W. R. Thomas
Chas. P. Squires
Helen J. Stewart
M. Lillis
O. J. van Pelt
J. B. Curtiss
Elks
Eagles
Fremont
Sixth Streets
Searchlight Prepares Fourth of July Athletic Day
Searchlight Nevada plans a July Fourth program with races for all, a burro speed test, baseball against Eldorado Canyon, a tug of war between the Fats and Leans, a pie eating contest, prize money and trophies, a grand ball at Perkins Hall, and excursions from Eldorado Nob Hill Hart and Santa Fe lines drawing crowds from the Colorado River.
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Las Vegas
Eldorado Canyon
Searchlight Cubs
The
Canyon
Searchlight
Perkins Hall
Eldorado
Nob Hill
Hart
Points
Santa Fe
Colorado River
Exposition official reports rapid progress in West building boom
Mr. H. C. Davis of San Diego, assistant to the president of the Panama-California Exposition, visited Las Vegas Sunday and said construction on the show is advancing quickly. He emphasized the enterprise’s growing scope and significance for developing the entire West.
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H. C. Davis
San Diego
Vegas
West
Great Progress Beckley Store in Ranching Meets Disaster
The AGE editor visits the F. W. Eglington ranch three miles west of Las Vegas. A year after drilling and house construction, the property shows a shift from brush to potential farming. The Las Vegas Valley site now sustains about ten acres under promising cultivation prospects.
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Beckley
F. W. Eglington
Las Vegas
the Age
Vegas Valley
Eglington Ranch
State of cultivation on new land shows thriving crops
The editor lists alfalfa, wheat, oats, corn, beans, cabbage, greens, onions, lettuces, squash, celery, berries, and orchard fruit thriving on new land. Cottonwood and Carolina poplars provide shade while lawns and pansies brighten the surroundings, confirming prosperous ranch life in Las Vegas.
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Interior Department of the A
Vegas
Fire Destroys Stock and Fixtures Nevada Hotel Saved
Fire discovered at 3 10 Friday morning in Will Beckley's men s furnishing store in the Hotel Nevada Block. Firefighters battled stifling smoke for about half an hour. most stock and fixtures burned. Hotel escaped destruction due to chemical extinguishers and crew effort. Damage estimated around 500. stock between 8500 and 9000 with 4000 insured. Investigation traced blaze to a hot electric pressing iron left connected to wires. fuse plug failure earlier allowed ignition. Beckley to move salvaged stock next door and reopen in a few days.
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Will Beckley
Hotel Nevada
Connecticut
Hartford
Messrs
Harmon & Doherty
Royal
Henry
Overton Budget of Interesting Items From Our Correspondent
Overton June 24 reports threshing by Trehner and sons near Kaolin, with work continuing up the valley. Dee Hickman broke his arm but recovers well. Teachers’ exam travelers Winona Earl Rose Bunker Etta McMullen returned from Las Vegas. Mrs. Racie King family summering in northern Utah. Overton ladies hosted Aunt Em Day at Mrs. Ethel Perkins home. McDonald brothers leased Shurtliff Hall for dances with McDonald orchestra. Elmer Losee to install ice plant machinery. James McQuaid Crayton Johnson return from Copper Mountain. Ellis Turnbaugh returns from northern Nevada to open an ice cream parlor. A son born to Andrew L. Jones. Mrs. Jones in Salt Lake City. Water master Jones away. ripe fruit of apricots peaches plums figs blackberries on hand after frosts.
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Dee Hickman
Winona Earl
Rose C. Bunker
Etta McMullen
Las Vegas
Overton
Ethel Perkins
Emeline B. Wells
Andrew L. Jones
Clark County Urges Strong Exhibit Boost for State Fair
Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce urges Clark County residents to co operate and contribute to the Clark County exhibit at the Reno State Fair. The letter notes past top prizes, calls for diverse agricultural and mineral displays, and promises jars, packing, and transportation help to showcase the county’s semi tropical resources.
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Chamber of Commerce
Reno
Nevada
Clark County
Las Vegas
Sealy
E. W. Griffith
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William S. Park
Las Vegas, Nevada
Exlington Weh
Nevada Hotel
Boggs
Moapa Valley
Mrs. Racie King
Utah
McDonald Brothers
Shurtliff Hall
McDonald Orchestra
Elmer Losee
James McQuaid
Crayton Johnson
Copper Mountain
Ellis Turnbaugh
Inre County
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