Irrigation and Mining Push for Federal Aid in Nevada
The article urges Lincoln and White Pine counties to press for federal irrigation aid to reclaim vast lands around Pioche and neighboring valleys. It cites Steptoe and other valleys as water sources via shallow wells, notes government tests, and calls for a citizen committee to present facts to senators and Secretary Lane so drills and wells can begin this year.
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Ploche
Lincoln County
Ploebe
Coun Nevada
Congress
White Pine
Clark
Nye
Pioche
Lincoln
Ely
A. B. Witcher
Nevada
Steptoe
Butte
Spring
Snake
White River
Lake
Geological Department
Steptoe Valley
Washington
Lane
Thia County
Law
Fargier
Nalther
Dearias
Dearias Waarese
Roosevelt Eulogy for Sunday Next
An eight o’clock Holy Communion, an 11 o’clock Holy Communion and sermon, and a 7:30 p m evening prayer mark four Roosevelt life services by Rev Percival 8 Smiths committee. Community singing and talk follow at the Union Sunday school room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percival
Smiths
Smithe
Ploche
Roosevelt
California
Union Sunday School
Nevada Sky Pilot Claims Vast Parish Reach
Rev Percival 3 Bmithe, pastor of the Episcopal church at Las Vegas, says his district spans hundreds of miles across Nevada from Ploche to Victorville and Searchlight to Tonopah. He travels far distances between towns, goes weeks without offerings, and criticizes deacons passing the plate, claiming to be the champion long distance sky pilot of Nevada.
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Percival
Bmithe
Episcopal Church
Las Vegas
United States
Alaska
Tonopah
Reno Gazette
Ploche
Victorville
Cal
Searchlight
Smitha
Nevada
The Pessimist and the Optimist in Pioche History
An elder recalls a 1407 era con man who spent a five dollar bill by buying small items and delaying change while locals kept accepting the debt. The tale traces the five dollar scheme, its end, and the town’s push to aid returning soldiers with new homes and better roads, urging Bly and Pioche to limit local quarrels.
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Pioche
Pricy Ceed
Bly
Mly
Caliente Notes and Personal Gossip Radar
Local brief notes from Caliente recount visits by N J Wadsworth in Pal Baca and Sam Hollinger, Hem and Joe Hammond in Pioche, and various relocations. Mentions Sheriff Culverwell, Prosecuting Attorney Beott, Luke McNamee leaving Las Vegas for Camp Lewis, and Frank Eisenman planning to move to California. Socials include Rebekah lodge events, a dance at Thompson's Opera House, and community meetings delayed for Boott's illness and club revitalization.
Nevada Tax Commission Act Publishes Cash Budget Requirement
The Nevada Tax Commission informs counties cities towns and school districts of chapter 149 1917 requiring cash basis government and annual budget estimates to be prepared between January and April and published for two weeks or more. Penalties include removal from office for noncompliance with budget provisions. The law allows the commission to set budget forms and requires copies to be filed with county auditors and recorders.
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Nevada
Iowa
Tax Commission
Plan to convert abandoned railroad into state highway progress note
Nye county officials push to buy bridges from the dismantled Las Vegas and Tonopah railroad to establish a Las Vegas Beatty highway. Mayor Haws and Dr. R. W. Martin led the chamber of commerce presentation to county commissioners, who approved forwarding appeals to Nye County lawmakers for necessary legislation and action.
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Las Vegas
Tonopah
Las Vegas Review
Beatty
Las Vegans & Tonopah
Haws
R. W. Martin
Chamber of Commerce
Board of County Commissioners
Nye County Commissioners
Sheep Grazing Bill Faces Uniform Opposition Across State
Sheepmen and cattlemen statewide oppose a grazing bill now in the assembly. They argue it bars moving sheep between ranges and would leave no sheep ranges, claiming cattle interests predate sheep in the state. The measure remains in the committee on livestock, with several hearings already held.
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Committee On
Oy FlekHure
Nevada to Kill Tubercular Cattle Under State Plan
Nevada stock commission with federal cooperation plans a year or two effort to eradicate tuberculosis in cattle. A bill will be introduced in the coming legislative session for a state animal survey and to require slaughter of all cattle found tuberculous.
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Nevada
Nevada Stock Commission
Prohibition Law Sparks Nevada Protests
Opposition grows in Pioche to Attorney General Fowler’s ruling on selling flavoring extracts under the Nevada prohibition act. He clarifies that only druggists may sell high alcohol content preparations, while other merchants are restricted. The ruling faces housewife protests over a fine line in enforcement. Snowstorms cripple Lincoln County roads with six inch accumulations and widespread flooding impedes transport. Pioche mail carriers navigate through heavy snow and blocked routes.
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Piocha
Nevada
Fowler
Nevius
Lincoln County
Lee
F.C. Gibenat
Geyne
Pioche Mining Notes and Stockholder Visit in Pioche
George W Snyder arrived in Pioche to oversee Black Metate Mining Company affairs as development work began after a leave on the Deyroine. Charles M Gwinn of Charleston, representing eastern stockholders, toured Pioche mines including the Pioche mine and the Nevada Mining and Leasing Company mill. Shipments totaled 1,900 tons for the week, and Cu, Pb, and Zn markets showed steady activity as local mills and claims progress.
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George W. Snyder
Proche
Black Metate Mining Company
Han
Jack Rabbit
Thin Prep
Franklin
Frankie
Alwat « Siveth
Belie
Snyder
Salt Lake
Tandove
Pioche
E. H. @myder
Combined Metals
Visiin Pioche Charles M. Gwinn
Charleston
Woche Mines Company
Nevada Miing and Leasing Company
Gwinn
Nevada
Mansir
Crow
Ronnow
Comet
Jack Fiqnatrick
Bristol Ming
New York
Ireland
John R. Cook
Yalm Mast Group
Mascot Mining Company
McCormac Meadow Valley
Axcean
Jon
Harney Group
Harney
Stindt & Donohue
Appointment of Raf aele Martello estate administrator
In the Tenth Judicial District Court of Nevada A L Sentt named administrator of the estate of Rafaele Martello deceased January 27 1918 he qualified thereafter all persons with claims against the estate must file them with proper affidavits in three months from first publication notice First published February 14 last published March 14 191%
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Guy F. Hamblin
Pirot
BCOTT
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Jayless Denton
Callente
Post Ofice
Caliente
N. J. Wadsworth
Pal Baca
Sam Hollinger
Hem
Joe Hammond
Fademond Valley
Charies Mb
Colorado
Sherif William Culverwell
Los Angeles
A. L. Beott
Luke J. McNamee
Camp Lewis
Camp Kearney
Frank Eisenman
San Francisco
Fritz Erickson
Mr. Erickson I
Black Metals Mining Company
Tom Tulloch
Bristol
British Columbia
Tulloch Mining Company
J@ Campbell
J.D. Campbell
Fort Winfield Scott
Reno
A. Thompson
Ralt
Staumental
Rebekah Lodge
Indy
Albert
Delmue
Bt. Feorke
Tab
Saya
Miriam Hebekah Lodge
Thompson's Opera House
O'Clork
Eben Wheatley
Camp Starkson
D. C
Dee
Flevee Avenue
Sioux City
A. L. Scott
Orr
McFadden
Ninth District
B. Lee Welker Jr
Piocho
Masonic Lodge
Mr. Welker
W. 8. Hausler
A. L. Stewart
Ploohe Padre Railroad
Aliw
Wart
Delamar
Pahranugat Valley
Hugh L. Thomas
Nevada, Utah and Idaho Telephone Company
Balt Laks
KR. C. Stolter
Commercial Club
A. L. Boott
Scott
Round Valley
Joseph Delmue Sr
Joe
FN. Cosby
Atlanta Gold Mining Company
Fort Bayard
N. M
Maj. Cosby
Washington, D. C
al Woolman
Paso Robles, Cal
Comity Commlaoners
Board of Five Commissioners of
George Warren
Salt Lake City
W. T. Stewart Jr
Alamo
Stanlay Ruskey
Lynndyl
Bussey
Hussey
J. Less Denton
Part Offee
Claver Street
Mim
Edna Milsapie
Smith Drug Ator
John Shier
C. A. Thompeer
Elle Riding
Eushteen
Gum" Meek
Germany
A. B.C
Welker
Proche Satur Ve
George K. Riding
Foom
Clover Street
Burt & Denton
Mae Marsh
Mra
Mitchell
P. A
Hear Home
L. Alquist
Myra. Prout
Prince Consolidated Oo
Ups
Virginia-Lowipe
Eevee
Consolidated Nevada
Utah
Haster
Tron
Spelter
Poche
OQ. R. Nation
Golden Gate Avenue
Bank of Pioche
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