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Newspaper
Yerington Times
Location
Yerington, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1909
Page
1
Ed Dyer, former Western Nevada owner, says Mason Valley progress in the last two weeks unlocks surprises that may double stock value and bode well for Yerington Consolidated’s future. He predicts the merger plans will gain momentum as value and strategic prospects rise.
The Mason Valley Mine reports a rich copper deposit on the 400 to 500 foot levels. A large 3 per cent ore body on the 400 foot level and a native copper find near the 500 foot level expand high grade ore with new crosscuts and a planned 100 foot winze. Miner Mr Welsh attributes the find to following leads and insists the mine makes the expert.
Curious locals describe a 5000 acre corrugated copper field near Yerington with a rumored Borax Smith link. They note old mills, drilling by Keystone tools, and Gelder’s relocation of about seventy claims while the superintendent silent on details.
August 2248 schedule notes the last Sabbath of the Conference year with baptism available at 10 a.m. and a 2 p.m. sermon at Mason. Rally the camping groups to join the Sunday school, with preaching at Barrett's and a paper distribution for Sunday school scholars. The event includes a talk titled How shall we test the many doctrines?
A 440 acre ranch near Verington is for sale with ample water rights, substantial buildings, barns, and outbuildings. It includes complete farming implements and irrigation, currently leased until January 1 while owner seeks funds for other ventures. Information from IT Whitacre & Co.
A lively Verington celebration on Labor Day promises wholesome entertainment and a warm welcome for all attendees. Organizers tout the event as one of the most enjoyable in local history with a motivating, welcoming spirit.
Krumb inspects Mason Valley and hastens interviews with investors as high grade copper tonnage prompts talk of rushing merger plans with Bluestone. Engineers note richer deposits, potential for Yerington Consolidated, and possible stock value rise while Krumb heads to Wabuska for Utah Copper business.
Henry Krumb and Superintendent Welsh inspected Kennedy Consolidated on a Saturday visit. They seemed pleased with the workings and Krumb took ore samples for in depth testing after Salt Lake. The Kennedy mine lies in porphyry and is noted for copper and fair gold values.
Consulting engineer Lew Humphries of the Mason Valley will survey the east side this week and report to residents on the Northern Light Copper Company. At 1150 feet a seven foot wide ledge yields about 8 percent copper with gold and silver. stock has traded up from one to two cents and now struggles to secure blocks above ten cents.
Yerington reports Oscar Warren, representative of R G Dunn & Co., has studied Nevada’s finances and says the state’s condition is improving. He predicts a healthy revival in mining this fall.
Mr W C Orem general manager of the Nevada Douglas and Mr S B Crane arrived in Verington Thursday night and will stay several days. Orem said the company will actively work and ship its product in the district. Mr W B Thompson of the Mason Valley will join Mr MacNeil and D C Jackling to Yerington on his return from Europe about September 5.
Mr D W Hayes of the Reclamation Service arrived in Erington in the fore part of the week to discuss ongoing irrigation work and project issues with local officials and residents.
A poetic set of imagined milestones outlines a future Mason Valley with electric car systems for farmers, copper industry roads, a Mason's Hotel crowded with rooms, ten story structures, an irrigation system, a wiser Dayton, pipelines to Reno for alcohol, and business leaders sparking demand for local foods through advertising.
Virginia City visitor Mike Kenefick and many locals share news from Yerington. Mesmerizing travel and camping reports include Tahoe trips by several residents. Miss McAuley returns from Canada. Dr. Sy and family update. Field notes cover ranch rentals, entomology trips, and courtesy of public notices.
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