Nevada Exhibit at World’s Fair Defies Western Stereotypes
The Irrigation Age lauds Nevada’s World’s Fair display as strong proof of the state’s vast agricultural and mining potential. It argues Nevada could support a large population, diverse industry, and new towns, countering the view of Nevada as only a cattle range and mining camp.
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Layard
Sierras
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Commonwealths
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Republic
Nevada’s agricultural and mineral wealth shown at the fair
Nevada’s exhibit at the fair highlights irrigation success and diverse crops from a small area. Specific farmers report heavy potato, cabbage, and fruit sales, while the state’s salt, borax, and soda output earns prizes. The article notes promising prospects for irrigation and mineral industries, including a curious serpentine soap sample.
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Venree
Nevada
George Alt
Glendale
Joseph Frey
Central Pacific
Humboldt
Nevada Desert
Chemical
Ste
Eamerelda
Natural Resources
Nature
Local Reno shops and services advertise broad wares
A fragmented ad page lists Lange and Schnitts hardware gas stoves frames lenses pianos and a barber offering cheap cuts. It notes Ruby region shops Price drops on elegant kid shoes at Griswold and a sale of jars cider vinegar and pickle supplies. Also contains a tale fragment about a betrothal ring and a Knights of Pythias drill notice at Fraternal Hall.
Hunters Ranch Warns Off limits After Spring Incidents
Residents are advised to avoid the promises of the undersigned as contractors on the ranch report a series of close range rifle misfires this spring causing renewed safety concerns in the area near Hunters.
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Reno, Nevada
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Wadsworth Dispatch
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Satie
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Fowler's
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Viel Kid
Just
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Wadsworth Division No. 4
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Main Street
Wadsworth
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Poor Man's Clothing House
P. Russack & CO
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Wadsworth Bakery
J. A. Gregory
Freire
Vecuranies
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Cius
Rivesride Dairy
E. H. Procter
Buiter
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Pike & Wighmwan's New Building
Wadsworth, Nevada
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