Goddess of Liberty vote tamps Nevada contest
Local notes report polls closing tomorrow at noon to decide the Goddess of Liberty in Winnemucca with votes received by then. Mention of other civic items includes court foresters organized at Wadsworth, and Clem-inspired events around Emigrant Canyon and local officials.
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H. A. Gilbert
Willow Point
Col. J. 4
Hardin
Santa Rosa
Cal
Reno
Arizona
Goddess of Liberty
Mise Nettie Templeton
Laveaga
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Northwest Pacific
Portland
Court of Foresters
Wadsworth
Court
Nevada
Winnemuces
Smoky Valley
Nye County
Thies & Co
Lovelock
Emigrant Canyon
United Verde
Jerome
Henry Williwan
David Oldham
Ukiah
The
Baptist Church
G. W. Hilton
Patrick O'Brien
McDermit
Srenion
Ireland
Winnemucca
Germain builds irrigation system to water acreage near rail
Commodable Enterprise owner Joseph Germain plans to pump water from an 86 foot well using a ten horsepower line engine from National Iron Works. The project will irrigate about seven miner's inches of water, supporting half his fields in wheat and alfalfa and a large garden. He may light part of town with electricity and plans expansion next year. A practical shoe cleaning tip from Ladies Home Journal is also noted.
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Joseph Germain
National Iron Works
San Francisco
Henry Ghneca
Winnemucca
Ladies Home Journal
Venus and Moon Conjunction Graced Night Sky
The close conjunction of Venus with the new moon delighted observers as the moon reached perigee. Venus sat on the lunar limb like a bird on a twig, glowing with a golden hue near the horizon, prompting many to speculate about a satellite.
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Earth
Venus
A Scotch Clock Stands Against Sunday Work
The London aquarium people possess a clock described as made by a pious Scotchman. The device halts at midnight on Saturday and runs again Monday morning, showcasing an extreme stance against Sunday labor.
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London Aquarium
The Horn Toad Survived in Jar Battle
In Carson a rattlesnake a tarantula a scorpion and a horn toad were placed in a Chinese stone jar to fight. The snake killed the tarantula and died after being stung by the scorpion. The horn toad then turned the tables by swallowing the scorpion and surviving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson
Murdered by Her Mother in Hannibal Miss Bethel Shot
Telegram from Hannibal Missouri reports Mrs Clarence E Todd formerly divorced from her husband killed her daughter Miss Hester Bethel with a revolver. The motive given was jealousy of the divorced husband. Todd married three times and says the shooting was accidental though witnesses disagree.
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Hannibal, Mo
Clarence E. Todd
Hester Bethel
Economy in Railroading Spurs Big Locomotives and Long Trains
The San Francisco Post notes the move to heavy rails and long, 150 ton locomotives pulling trains weighing 820 tons over the Sierras. Railroads seek economy by reducing crew costs and maximizing load, with speed no longer the priority as fuel use rises sharply for faster service. The Southern Pacific ordered 12 more of these engines, valuing heavy hauling over speed.
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San Francisco Post
Sierras
Southern Pacific
Goddess of Liberty Contest Standings in Winnemucca Fourth of July
The Goddess of Liberty contest standings for Winnemucca's Fourth of July celebration are printed. Votes cost 50 cents per vote and subscribers may vote with their subscription value at the same rate. The contest closes Saturday June 29 at noon. Complete the coupon and mail to the office. How the west stands.
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Goddess of Liberty of
Winnemucca
Alarm About Gas At Conal Virginia Mine May Prove a Bugbear
The Virginia Chronicle reports that gas fears, which halted ore extraction for two years and slowed mine development, may have been caused by foul air rather than a sustained fire. After weeks of silence, old workings were entered with no gas found and ore and fillings recoverable inside. Superintendent Lyman’s recent notes confirm timbering and potential recoveries, while unrelated ads from Robins & Co. offer Soudan cloth and fruit jars.
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The
Virginia Chronicle
Con. ‘al
Virginia
Lyman
Catarrh Cure Promises Full Body Relief and $100 Reward
The advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the sole positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease, claiming it treats internally and strengthens the system. A $100 reward is offered for any case it fails to cure, with testimonials available on request. Also mentions summer fashion, Oxford shoes, newspaper subscriptions, tonics, and paints from various vendors.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Grand Procession and Independence Day Exercises at Armory Hall
A grand procession forms at Armory Hall at 10 o'clock with Grand Marshal Winnemucca Band Boys' Brigade and floats. After marching to the depot and back, exercises include music remarks prayer declarations oration and various performances ending with a procession of Horribles at 2:30 pm and prizes for best sustained characters.
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Armory Hall
Winnemucca
Boys’ Brigade
Car of State
Bridge Street
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Nevada Fruits
Alf Dozen
Rogs Lewers
Washoe Valley
Sierra Nevada
U.S. Gov't Report
Lillie Stinson
Mary Bonnifield
Nellie Lewis May Gillilan
Pearl Trousdale
Laura Leonard
Carrie Choate
Pee
Ale
Yas Goddess of Liberty
Winnebmucca
Soudan
Uta
Robins & Co
F.C, Robins & Co
A.tos
Tim
California Fig Syrup Co
Frederick
Preperick
M. Buekixouam
Paradise Valley
Nev
Curis Diente Jr
Ayer
E. Reinhart & Co
Soudan Cloth
F. C. Robins & Co
Otlebra
Miss A. L. Ede
M. J. Abel
Maud Elliott
L. R. Mendosa
F. M. Fellows
Aids
Annie Miller
Allie Minor
Maud Miller
Orchestra
Rev
E. Francis Brown
Independencee
Vinnie Hill
Earl Charter
Maud Muller
George
Wilbur Miller
Josie Hill
J. A. Ferraro
MGBIC
Sours Svasnneness
A. E. Lothrop
Truman Chorus
F.C. Robing
P. B. Roberts
L. R. Mendsw
KE. Francis Brown
Prin
Silver State Orchestra
V. M. Sharp
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