Water from Truckee River for Indian irrigation debated
Discussion on Senator Stewart's water ditch idea to divert Truckee river for irrigation near the reservation. Albert Smiley warned a 45 mile ditch would fail in dry seasons. costs floated between 119000 and 300000. Indians favored relinquishing nearby land for a $25000 US payment. Pyramid Lake should remain entirely for Indian use to protect fishing rights.
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Truckee
Senator Stewart
Board of Indian Commissioners
Albert K. Smiley
Smiley
Schley
Nevada
Landa
Wadsworths
Indiana
United States
Pyramid Lake
California Politics and Economic Jabs in a Fevered Column
A caustic 19th century satirical column rails at California politics and national figures. It derides reformers and declares a forthcoming Republican governor, mocks Joaquin Miller’s Klondike fantasies, and quips on gold, wheat, silver, and state printing policy in a flippant, opinionated style. It references Secretary Sherman and various state figures with ironic commentary.
Don’t Forget Us Weekly Examiner Agents Warn Local
Traveling agents urge residents to leave money in town and order via the Draratcu Office or post office claiming to offer same prices and premiums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weekly Examiner
Draratcu
Post
Tich Fixes Wheel and Lifts Spirits of Biker
The poem line portrays Tich as a craftsman who cannot cure a broken wheel or heart but restores courage in the bruised biker, readying them for a fresh start with renewed resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tich
Why Oh Why Nudity Roils The Backwoods Press
A satirical piece laments July heat and stifling clothing in a rural paper. The writer mocks fashion prudery, imagines going nude to endure summer, and nods at public moral standards versus casual attire. The humorous vignette reflects climate discomfort and social taboos.
Hunters Warned Against Entering Gelds and Hill Ranches
Notice warns hunters not to enter the Gelds on the Italian ranch near Jake Hamiltons old place or the Hill ranch to shoot. Cattle have broken out, causing trouble and expense for the property owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Hamilton
Remarkable Relief for Chronic Diarrhea Vet Seeks Remedy
Henry Steinberger of Allentown Pennsylvania writes that chronic diarrhea from 1862 muddies his health until Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured him after trying many medicines and doctors. He praises the 50 cent bottle and urges others to use it. Sold by local dealers and the Commercial Co of Lovelock.
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167Th
Pennvanis Volunteera
Chamberlain
Henry Steinberger
Allentown
Commercial Co
Lovelock
Wanted Richard Byer seeks partner in Alaska expedition
Wanted Richard Byer of Wadsworth was with a U S mineral survey party for three years and spent two years in Alaska. He can give reference and a hag check for 250. He seeks a partner to invest some amount. Call early at this office. He goes to Alaska.
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Richard Byer
Wadsworth
U.S. Mineral Survey Party
Alaska
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Joem Lbe
Cent’s
Nevada House
WM. Donaldson
Stillwater
Churchill Co
Russell & Crosby
John C. Day
Wadsworth, Nevada
Bari
Speciaity
Sves
Anheauser-Busch
St. Louis
Wallstar & CO
Jim Townsend
Kickera Ae
Mawail
California
Billy Bryan
Cleveland
Budd
Stockton
Joaquin Miller
Klondyke
Sherman
J. Peterson, M. D
Bulterye
2Nd Street
Reno, Nev
W. H. Davis
Lovelock, Nevada
Garriel
David W. Rolison
Graduate University of California
Col_lege of Dentistry
Pawning Building
Virginia St
Reno
E. Griswold
Salar In
Bottling Works
Short Bro’s., Proprietors
Pabst
Milwaukee Beer
Renouner I Tonic
Lothrop
Topate Doper Wadrwor
White House
Eto
George Herberth
THE
Clothier
Gent
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