Irrigation Urged to Exploit Valley Water Beneath Feet
A visitor laments non irrigation of arable lands in the valley, noting ample underground water and prior artesian wells. He urges local adoption of pumping for irrigation to raise alfalfa and garden crops, arguing land and water resources could yield high profits and prevent idle acreage. He recalls windmills and wells dug years ago and predicts large returns with electric power and proper investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vie
Ormsby County
California
Vailey
Iane Valley
Lave
Mill Site Flour Mill Planned by Carson Citizen
H H Beck, in town Friday, secured titles and deeds for ground to build a flour mill. He plans to return with details and asks Carson residents to figure the water works needed. Beck will be back soon with more information on the proposed mill. Greatest Lace sale noted for Saturday June 13 1903 at Kelly's Arlington Block. DeLamar comments on English Sparrow pest and potential fruit damage in the valley raising concern for De Lamar residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Beck
Carson
Kelly’s
Arlington Block
DeLamar
Preesnt
Hiko
de Lamar
de Lamar Lode
Ly Telegraph
Iman
Turing
Wade Nat
Hayward Carson
Strenuous Jones Turns Slowville Into Stirring Trade Town
Jim Jones, a bold hardware man, stirs Slowville commerce with bold sales, rival merchants sickened and eyes opened as he demonstrates aggressive business, a mintlike ore tale and a new merchants association forming while Slowville braces for change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Jones
Slowville
James
Jones
Dad
Ore Strike Reported at Ordah Tonopah Mine
Charles Watson arrived from Tonopah with news of a ore strike at the Ordah Tonopah mine. Depth forty five feet, value twenty five dollars per ton. Carson City interests stand to gain as the mine develops. Abel Cobb serves as treasurer for the Ordah Tonopah. Tentative listing as a big producer follows the strike.
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Tonopah
Charles Watson
Ordah-Tonopah
Abel Cobb
Ordah
Mr. Watson
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Am Jones
Hank
Vville Ant
William
Couhle
Ted
Prop
Pet Hlewville
Gini
Jim
Lincoln County
Vailey Wells
Frath Riggs
Express
Exctern
Deecett
Califobia
Tiptanee
Slowville Merchants’ Association
Mr. Jones
Emporium
Raglin
Boston Garter
J. Walsh
Nevada
the Wagner
Davis & Kirman
San Rauci Trent
Sco
Toys
Carson Street
Scheelbooks
Pighwie
Frames
Joe Platt
the Pioneer
Crorner
Belcoves Oldeliable
City
Dev. Mall
Sone Les
J. Belcove
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