Descriptive Letter From Goldfield Nevada in 1916
John Fraser writes from Goldfield Nevada describing a town of 4 000 to 5 000 people with shuttered mines and deserted hotels. He details harsh desert surroundings, surrounding mountain ranges, and scarce vegetation while recalling the boom days when populations reportedly surged to 25 000 to 40 000 and fortunes were made and lost in mining and gambling dens.
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Goldfield
Nevada
Malapay
Piercin
Tonapah
Tidewater
Santa Fe
Los Angles
L. V
Las Vegas
Southern Pacific
Reno
Leila
Fellin
Gunfi
Mammoth Ranges
Camp Bay
Hornsilver
Death
Ley
Lida
Oasis
California
Cate
Lere
Silver Peak
Blair
Venus
Dodge
Death Valley
John Fraser
Large carbon or transfer paper in stock at The Journal Office
Readable notice states availability of large sized carbon or transferr paper at The Journal Office for purchase. No further details on price or quantity provided in the fragment.
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Journal
Presbyterian Sabbath School and Services in Scandia
The Presbyterian Church in Scandia holds a live Sabbath School every Sunday at 10 00 a m with a primary department two classes for boys two classes for girls and an adult class. Preaching services occur every other Sunday at 11 00 a m by Rev McKay. Everyone is welcome.
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Scandia
Rev. McKay
Insurance policy notice for Chester Ball at Belleville Kansas
Ji Republic Co Mutual offers a 65 year cash value policy of 1000 dollars with a 20 dollar note plan and 25 dollar premium. Location noted in Chester Ball Belleville Kansas.
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Ji Republic Co. Mutual
Chester Ball
Belleville Kans
Europe Facing Postwar Tariffs and Market Protection
The essay argues that Europe’s recovery after World War I will heighten protectionism. It warns the United States must adopt tariffs to shield its home market as Europe and Britain seek to export cheaply and repay debts, risking a clash over foreign competition and American prosperity.
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United States
Europe
England
Tariff talks and political jabs in early 1910s coverage
The piece critiques tariff boards and party actions, noting Democrats’ moves to starve tariff bodies and Republicans’ past work. It recalls Roosevelt Wilson and Hughes pledging ballot honesty and equal rights, while decrying racial tensions and the fate of voters who supported Wilson.
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Taft
Nashville
Tenn
Hughes
Wilson
Hughes Calls for Peace With Honor Over War
Charles E. Hughes tells a Union League Club audience in New York on October 3 that the nation must pursue peace with honor, insisting American rights be maintained globally and rejecting a weakness that could lead to conflict. He warns of national humiliation from recent attacks and urges firm policy rather than aggression.
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Charles FE. Hughes
Union League Club
New York City
Split Log Drag Improves Road Care and Maintenance
A detailed guide explains building and using a split log drag for earth roads. It covers materials such as red cedar and walnut, dimensions, hole placement for cross stakes, brace positioning, wedge fastening, and chain setup to pull earth past the drag.
Make Up of a Dairy Cow Describes Key Body Traits
The passage notes a dairy cow should have a wide deep barrel to store digestion and milk production. It highlights a large barrel as indication of strong digestive organs and describes a wide mouth long jaws bright appetite and a large belly with moderately high flank.
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Bill Nye
Beautify Home Grounds with Fruit Trees
A plan to enhance a residence by laying out fruit trees to boost beauty. The project focuses on visual appeal and landscape balance, choosing orchard varieties compatible with the yard space and climate. Planting is intended to create seasonal color and productive shade.
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South Bend
Malleable Steel Range Manufacturing Company
Norway
Kansas
P. Pehrson
the Presbyterian Church
Elihu Root
Republican Party
America
Mr. Roosevelt
Houston Post
Pontius Pilate
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