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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1908
Page
4
Editorial praises Tonopah fire department and urges liberal support from residents. It argues a well funded department lowers overall risk and insurance costs, comparing high rates in business areas with potential savings from investing in better quarters and equipment for firefighters. It appeals to civic pride and asks for voluntary contributions for a gymnasium and improved facilities.
The West Virginia Democratic platform of 1908 is cited as endorsing segregated public transport and opposing black suffrage. It accuses Republicans of postwar prejudice and argues to amend the constitution to protect white voting power. The piece critiques the party line amid campaign rhetoric, referencing Senator Nowland and noting the broader electoral stakes.
A grocer advertises specials for Saturday with prices on apples at 2.15 per box and butter from Maple Grove and High Pine at 45 cents per pound. Also listed are Belle Springs Creamery Butter, Log Cabin Maple Syrup in quart and gallon sizes, Tobo ggan Maple Syrup, and various cheese and butter items with noted per unit costs. The ad references Nevada potatoes and a sale target at local groceries.
A catalog of grocery items with prices includes tea garden drip syrup quart cans at 40 cents, wild rose honey quart at 60 cents, Beech Grove molasses host grade quart can at 1 cent, export cooking molasses quart can at 1.25 dollars per gallon, and ideal drip syrup quart can at 35 cents. The listing shows multiple brands and quantities with unit pricing.
William Claws, an employee of Wittenberg Warehouse, fell from a wagon while loading hay. He was found unconscious, taken to Miners' Union hospital, and treated by Dr. Cowden. Doctors fear a possible spinal injury and internal damage. Articles filed for Number Six Goldfield Mining company. Tonopah fire response praised by county commissioners.
The article reports no sign of a blow where Woods claimed he was struck and notes fans demand stopping the bout. It reveals Woods wanted about 600 dollars in bets to fight and that Terry Mustain volunteered to face him. Woods then quit the match upon realizing he faced a determined opponent.
Advertisement for H J Hall and Company inviting orders for wet goods with contact phone 12, urging customers to place deliveries promptly.
E. R. Smith is in town from Seattle. Walter Cole came back yesterday from a Reno business trip. Daniel McLeod left for Denver on vacation. W. P. Miner returned from Los Angeles. Mrs. R. C. Klepper and children visited Gainsville, Texas, then back yesterday. J. E. McNamara returned from Round Mountain and Manhattan. Ed Malley came back from county duties. Cleve Baker, Democrat candidate for district attorney, returned from Reno. W. P. McDonald rode yesterday’s train to San Francisco. Bert Johnson left for St. Louis after a family emergency. Anza office note on triplicate location notices for prospectors and minors.
F B Smith reports from Klondyke where he partners with Kendall Smith and Clark to mine a grey carbonate ore with silver lead and some gold. They expect a 25 ton shipment to smelters in Salt Lake, hauling at $2 a ton, after eighteen days of operation averaging over a ton daily. Freddie Weeks and Alex Main secure two adjoining leases and head to Klondyke to start work immediately.
At the volunteer fire department meeting the September assessment of 1 was discussed. Many members have not paid, likely due to overnight on the part of the boys. Payment is requested by the fifteenth of the month. The department plans to publish in local papers the names of all who have paid. Secretary John R. Schmidt notes certificates of location at this office.
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