Trouble at White Rock Indian Reservation Violence and Fires
A July letter from White Rock details ongoing unrest at the Truck Valley reservation. Indians reportedly planned to eject girls connected to April trouble but warned off by others. multiple arson attempts targeted the school building. A hand grenade fragment was found, implying a pupil saved the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Rock
Riko Independent
Truck Valley
Achwol
Jane Wary
Winnemores
Holland
State Fair Solicitation Committee Appointed
At the last meeting of the Board of Directors the Nevada State Agricultural Society authorized Sheriff Melnnis and Henry Riter to act as a committee to solicit subscriptions from Reno and nearby residents for the next State Fair. They have accepted the duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Diirectors
Nevada State Agricultural Society
Sheriff Melnnis
Henry Riter
Reno
Gardnerville Bank to Erect New Building on Main Street
Gardnerville records announce the Douglas County Bank plans a new 18 by 26 foot building between the post office and Nelson Wenhold’s Hotel. The corrugated iron structure will house a counting room office and private apartment with a plate glass front, aiming to present a fine view on Gardnerville’s main street. Prices listed as 25 cents and 50 cents, with a money-back guarantee on bottle returns. Water consumers warned of daily shutoffs 10 am to 2 pm starting July 16 on Second and Third Streets. Also notices advertising Karl’s Glove Root products and Eagle Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O H. Foleyci
Douglas County Bank
Gardnerville
Postaliice
Nelson & Wenhold's
Miners unveil new strikes and deals across western camps
Reports from the Idaho and Nevada mining districts detail a fresh Ophir strike at Stateline with assay yields of 1458 ounces silver 2.60 percent copper and 8.40 per ton gold while De Lamar owners transfer option rights to new operators by July 20. The Comstock tunnel project may extend west under Mount Davidson, and Idaho Klondike promises rich placer finds near Milford with a $60,000 purchase. Captain McKeon and Dexter Mining announce a $370 per ton gold ore showing Quarrying and shipping plans for copper and tin claims also surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
April Fool Mining Company
de Lamar
A. B Lepeell
Butte Associates
Ing
Itali
Jamea Healey
Stateline
Salt Lake Tribune
Ophir Group
Ophiria
RJ. Beane
Comstock
Lode
Sutro
Mount Davidson
the Chronicle
C.thomas
Aunwer
McKibben and
Burnside
Virginia
Comstock Tunnel Company
New York
Leonard
Davidson
Te la Mar
Butte Tater-Mowntainy
Boston
Montana
Yellow Jacket
Bolse
Tolato
Anid
Dexter
Dexter Mining Company
McKenzie
Tuscarora
New Wednesday
Union Pacific
Clay
Agen
Ulan
Balt Lake Tribune
Milford
Caps
Eagle Drug Keon
Crop Conditions In Nevada Weekly Bulletin Report
The Nevada section reports a hot but near normal week ending July 17. Heavy rain fell at McDermitt in Elko County. light sprinkles at White Pine and Eureka. Harvesting alfalfa is widespread though yields vary with weather. Grain ripens rapidly due to heat and drying winds. Ranges are poor from drought, stock water is scarce as streams fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Climate and Crop Service
Weather Bureau
Nevada
Department of Agriculture
Carson City
McDermitt
Elko County
White
Eureka County
Zinc And Its Uses In The Modern Metal Market
An extended look at zinc mining and its rising value driven by Belgium ore shortages, brass demand, galvanized iron growth, and electric field expansion. Notes ore extraction, smelting costs, global production, and how zinc supports gold cyanide processing, with historic price swings and current output in Missouri Kansas Arkansas districts. Includes ads for Hood's Sarsaparilla and Chamberlain's remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Europe
America
South Africa
Xinc
Missouri
Arkansas
Inc
Umes
Save Dares
Mais
Eagle Drug Store
Missouri-Kansae-Arkanaas Telda
Fragmentary urban prison note hints at trials and remedies
A garbled passage references military prisons and executions with scattered phrases about life, death, and punishment. It also mentions a product touted as a health discovery claiming nerve force and rugged power, promising no fat gain and weight control after two months. The text blends uncertain prison imagery with dubious health advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rimes
Fay Tagers
Bgt
The People's Favorite Union Pacific Advertisement
A promotional note extols Union Pacific as the up to date transport with buffet smoking and broad car service. It touts time and money saved reaching Eastern points, through routes to Missouri River and Chicago with one change to New York, and urges inquiries to H. M. Clay, General Agent, Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific
Pullman
Missouri River
Chicago
New York
H. M. Clay
Main St
Salt Lake City
Utah
De Witts Little Liver Pills Marketed For Digestive Relief
An old advertisement touts De Witt's Little Liver Pills as a remedy for morning tiredness and a sour taste, claiming they regulate the liver and ease constipation pleasantly and promptly without gripping. Eagle Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
Eagle Drug Store
Notice of Sheriff Sale and State Land Office notices
Notice describes a sheriff sale in Humbold County Nevada to raise funds for a judgment with interest. Includes notices from Nevada State Land Office Carson City and references to land patents, mineral value, and inspection of records. Public notices warn interested parties to respond within stated periods and outline procedures for redemption and claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Sella Hue
Desert Neuebes
Humbold County
State Land Office
Ghithe
United
Carson City
United States
Celley
Tate
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State Fair
Action of the Directors of the
State Agricula I Society
Gardnerville Bank
Kagl Drug Store
Joseph Roton
Karl
Glover Root
Tessurities
Levi Strauss & CO
San Francisco
Mines and Mining
Healey
Idaho
Dexter Find
Idaho Klondike
Klondike
Mt. Tdahomen
Lincoln
Peach
Denver
Huntington
Hall
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Hood
W. M. Bush
Hotel Durrence
Providence
R. L
W. A. Brown
Mrs. Winslow
C. A. Hare
Hare Bros
Fincastle
Ohio
W. A
E.rginhart & Coo
Ade
Sana Gate
Ecco
Achat Et
el Fet
Board of County Commister Pecans
A. D
Hoitt’s
Bente
Aetna County
Lodge Directory
Hermiona Temple
Rathbone Sisters
Mellie B. Roberts
Margaret Truman
Ivanhoe Lodge
K. of P
Eth Wesk
Edward E. Winfrey
Wot Kett
C. D
Winnemucca Lege
PGA
Gottel
AHL Master’ Masons
Reinhart
Lewir
St. James Lodge
Jane
J. A. Milder Vee
County Recorder
Humboldt County
Medrid
Aueriff
Railroad
Castle Gate
N. Owen
Upper
Winnemuces
Shodbert Beale
Weal Commission Merehaste
Pee
SANSOME #T
BAN Prancibo
Winnemdoor
R.D. Santina & CO
Paradise
Buckeye
Hollingaworth Rabon
Kentucky
Cal
Alfonso Pasquale
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