Irrigation by Electricity Opens Vast Arid West Potential
Hydrologist Frederick H. Newell reports irrigation by electric power could expand arid lands dramatically. Transmission over long distances enables pumping water from underground sources to dozens of acre tracts, reducing pumping costs and boosting farm viability in California and beyond through reservoirs, conservation, and government forest projects.
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Frederick H. Newell
Geological Survey
Mr. Newell
Rocky Mountains
Sierra Nevadas
San Joaquin Valley
California
Colorado
Utah
Lane's tea advertised for pimples and complexion cure
An advertisement promotes Lane's tea as a blood purifier that clears complexions and removes pimples and blackheads, priced 10c and 2c per package. It notes Brown Bros in Pottsmouth Va and mentions Mr James Brown over 90 who had a facial sore cured permanently by DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve.
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Lane
Brown Bros
James Brown
Pottsmouth
DeWitt
Fishing Party at Cotton Wood Canyon in Paradise Valley
A June 1901 account from Paradise Valley Nev describes a fishing party of about twenty, their ascent at dawn, the group gathering by a shaded glen, a bountiful meal, and a granite slab dedicated to the day. The note ends with a moral about memory and a testimonial for DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve.
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Paradise Valley, Nev
Masonic Officers Elected at Grand Lodge Sessions in Carson
The Grand Chapter and Grand Lodge of Masons met in Carson City with large delegate attendance. Officers were elected and installed, including William Sutherland, Grand High Priest, and J A Miller, Grand Master. The next annual meeting will be in Carson City. Also an ad promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure by Brown Bros.
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Grand Lodge
Carson
Carson City
William Sutherland
F. D. King
J. A. Miller
King
H. Levy
G. W. Richard
C. N. Nodteware
George Gillson
E. D. Kelley
Prin. Sojourner
C. L. Fulstone
A. Lackey
George A. Morgan
A. D. Bird
Vail
R. Sadler
Stewart Logan
A. Jacobs
A. M
O. Percy
Trenmore Coffin
W J. Harris
C. N. Noteware
T. L. Bellam
C. E. Mack
J. A. Ascher
J. Peterson
W. J. Sifford
B. D. Kelley
J. D. Campbell
B. H. Reymers
J. C. Doughty
J. H. Hoegh
P. D. King
Charles L. Fulstone
Adolph Jacobs
Tyler
Trib Tea Promises Health in Humble Patent Remedy Claim
An old advertisement touts Trib tea as a cure for constipation skin problems and appetite, claiming gentle stomach action and overall renewal. It lists sale by Brown and mentions trib products with prices around 50 cents.
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Lane
Brownios
An Engineer's Fast Run on Kemp's Balsam Remedy
An engineer praises Kemp's Balsam as a standard remedy for coughs and colds. He keeps a bottle in his cab and notes its effectiveness once a cold starts, saying his machine is no match for the remedy. Available 25c and 50c from Brown bros.
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Brown Ros
Sherman's Headache Cure and DeWitt's Salve Ad
An old newspaper item advertises Sherman's Headache Cure claiming instant relief for headache and neuralgia with boxes priced 25c and 10c. It lists DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for eczema saltrheum ivy poisoning and skin irritations and promises a certain pile cure sold by Brown Bros.
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DeWitt
Brown Bros
National Salute and Sunrise Parade Program
A dawn parade on Grand Street at 10 A M features literary exercises music by a five piece orchestra notes by the President of the Day Invocation by Rev. Geo C King the Star Spangled Banner by a chorus the Declaration of Independence and an oration America with a Benediction. The program lists several items including a poem and possible changes by the chorus and orchestra.
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Grand Street
Geo. C. King
America
Notice to Creditors Administrators Named in Nevada Receivership
The Fifth Judicial District Court of Nevada Humboldt County appoints an administrator for Moses W. Bushee estate. Creditors must file claims with vouchers at the court within three months of first publication. Dated Winnemucca May 26 1901. Peter Woolcock named administrator for Mary Woolcock estate. creditors must file within forty days. June 6 1901.
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Fifth Judicial District Court
State of
Nevada
Humboldt County
Moses W. Bushee
Winnemucca, Nev
Mary Woolcock
Seil
Peter Woolcock
Jetwt
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Cotton Wood Canyon
Sherman
Sheres World
Ai BC
Winnemucca
A. W. Thomas
Armory Hall
G. Lanthier
Winnemucca, Nevada
J. A. Cochran
Moses RE. Bushee
Our Book of A
D. van Duzer
J. T. Wheeler
Wheeler & van Duzer
Attorneys-At-Law
Dieh
Bert L. Hoop
Courthouse
Giroux
Blanton’s
Prank X. Murphy
Notary Public
W. L. Samuels
D. T. C. Hanson
Omy Wees
Eagle Drug Re
Alfred Chartz
Attorney AT Law
Carson City, Nevada
W. H. Holt
Charles M’connell
John O'Kane
Lovelock
Diehl’s Book Store
Bridge Street
Winnemac
San Francisco
City Bakery
C. Diehl Sr
Acme
N. W. Summerfield
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