Douglass Ranch Presents Irrigation Triumph in Nevada
Gib Douglass former Secretary of State has transformed land behind Washoe Lake into a thriving farm. A steam pumping plant irrigates higher land with water from the lake, yielding a flourishing wheat crop and rye harvest. New buildings and a prosperous appearance mark the venture as a model for arid lands and state progress.
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Gib Douglass
Washoe Lake
Gib
Douglass
Nevada
M Dovelass
Nativ
Doristass
Wisac
Will Make In Future At Carton Opera House Controversy
J P Mevfer plans to stage acts independently at the Carton Opera House to ensure quality and fair pricing. A drilling operation proceeds slowly in sand with the well reaching 14 feet as test samples are taken. Reno fraud case of Oscar Brownlee highlights need for mandatory insurance licenses and state revenue through annual agent fees.
Sea Serpent Fossils Moved to Berkeley Exhibits
In South American Canyon, Eustice Furlong Edna Wemple and Miss Alexander from the University of California have found several sea serpent fossils. The largest reached twenty nine feet and was packed in straw boxes for shipment to the State University of Berkeley. Fifty seven boxes containing remains were loaded for box cars. The finds will be mounted at Berkeley as Californian wonders contributed by Nevada.
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Eustice Furlong
Edna Wemple
Alexander
University of California
South American Canyon
State University of Berkeley
California
Jas. Lochead
5. P
Nevada
State Liquor License Tax Begins July First
The new law imposes a fifty dollar annual saloon tax starting July 1, with the sheriff collecting only twenty five dollars since half the year has passed. Collections for 1906 are due January. The sheriff may keep six percent of gross receipts. Mrs. Geo W Cowing visits Virginia City. Washoe county delinquent list shows only three hundred dollars. Edna Brockman of Susanville guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Collins. The Pride of Jennico to be shown at the Opera House in September.
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Reno
Oscar’ Brownlee
Insurance
Kinkead
Geo. W. Cowing
Virginia City
Washoe County
Edna Brockman
Susanville
Frank Collins
Jennico
Opera House
Merry go round night offers lovers a chance for a ride
A fragment describes a last night event at a carousel with couples and families invited to enjoy the ride before a final farewell. The text mentions Carson Tor Tmony and Mike, urging audiences to bring children and end the evening pleased with the experience.
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Weinesd
Selie
Carson Tor
Mike
Jet
Brokerage Troubles Stir Mims Surra Company Affairs
The Mims Surra Company seeks to straighten a tangled sequence of shares and dealings after it disposed of its stake to Cola Corpbell. EK. L. Mims seized the Goldfield office with force and is jailed for larceny, causing financial unrest but promising proper settlement. Hodoula and Harry Thaxter visit from Carson City. Thaxter heads to California after twelve years. Jim Haley of the Reno Journal is in town. The San Francisco Bulletin sent a woman reporter to interview Delaney, trainer of prizefighters, who declined comment after a long wait.
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Mims Surra Company
L. Bleakimore C1
Cola Corpbell
EK. L. Mims
Hodoula
Orday
Harry Thaxter
Carson
San Frane
Old Town
California
San Francisco
Delaney
Death of Walt Perkins Died at San Jose 1805
Death notice for Walt Clapp Perkins aged 440 years 11 months native of Carson City Nevada brother of multiple dames and Mr Corbin Perkins with funeral at Cyprus Lawn cemetery Wednesday June 21 at 1 pm Caldate CA and Carson City NV papers requested. Also reports Grand Lodge of I O O F elected officers and upcoming installation with banquet and entertainment for visiting members.
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San Jose
Walt Clapp Perkins
Carson City
Nevada
John J. Sabin
Lamis Glass
T. Halsey
G. FE. Thacon
H. A. Ranft
Corbin Perkins
Celia Perkins
Cyprus Lawn Cemetery
Caldate
California
Dance at Cooks Ranch Crowd Expected Next Friday
Citizens are invited to a joint dance at Cooks Grove next Friday evening featuring Silver City and Empire. The notice promises a large crowd and strict order, with Hon. George Russell visiting Carson.
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Corbett-Fitzsimmons
Cooks Grove
Siver City
Empire
Supreme Court Dismisses Receiver Dispute Over Jumbo Mining
The court holds the injunction and receiver discharge valid but notes the appealable remedies remain. Petitioner argues jurisdiction limits and undue costs, while the court asserts the outcome is final for this proceeding and directs maintenance of prior orders.
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Jumbo Mining Company
Judes Murohould
First Judicial District
Conley
Chedie & Ney
Iassiness
Burne Ing Moscow Co
Thalings
G. Douglass Clerk
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Reno Journal
Walt Perkins
O. O. Fo
J. Eggers
Fe.il
Whitacre
A. J. She
Wa. Sutherland
Gooud
Cooks Ranch
George Russel
Crix
Bugs
Carnets
Linolieus
W. DA Y
Supreme Court
J. W. Legate
A. i
Geo. J. Brown
Boston Bakery
Georgia Harper Company
J. Walsh
Joe Platt
Continental Tailors
Pioneer Clothier
Burlington
Michaels-Stern
Emporium Blue
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