Smith Valley prospering with thriving farms and growth
A letter from Smith Valley in Lyon county describes a booming agricultural district with second alfalfa crops, abundant hay and grain, rapid vegetable growth, new hotel at Hinds Springs, expanding irrigation, and incoming capital. The piece highlights Wel lington and surrounding ranches, mining claims, and a strong community drive toward prosperity. It also notes a brief legal case in Wabuska involving a horse theft charge and a sentence reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Times
Sam
Lyon County
Smith Valley
Wellington
Hudson
Aurora
Minden
Bridgeport
Nevada
California
Yosemite
Atlantic
Pacifice
Elimar
O'Banion
Mike Sava
Yo Forrest
Jey
Mr. Simpson
Colony Ranch
Reading Mercantile and Transportation Co
Ludwig and
Wedertz & Co
Iust
Smith Valley Mines Co
Walker Lake fishing trip ends in sunburnt anglers tale
RB W Reymers and wife, J C Gallagher, and Wm McTaggart traveled to Walker Lake for a fishing expedition. They left in the Reymers auto and returned the same day tired and hungry after reporting great luck. Mae reportedly caught one fish, Mrs Reymers three, Barney a dozen or more, and Burt various catches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RB. W. Reymers
J. C Gallagher
Wm. McTaggart
Walker Lake
Reymer
Schurz
Mae
Barney
Mr Reymers
Mrs Reymers
Burt
Carson Sheriff wagers on Tug War challenge across counties
Sheriff Dick Randall visited Carson promising a forfeit of 100 dollars to prove a tug war team from Lyon county can out pull any team in Ormsby county. He offers side bets from 300 to 1000 dollars on nearly any provocation or event, including a yacht race, and claims he generally wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson
Dick Randall
Lyon County
Ormsby County
George Alexander Killed In Auto Crash
George L. Alexander prominent Pacific Coast department head of the American Type Founders Co. was instantly killed in an automobile accident on the 19th. He was widely known and respected by Nevada printers and many friends are shocked by his untimely death. Those who visit San Francisco in the future will miss his hearty greeting and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Alexander
George L. Alexander
Pacific Coast Department
American Type Founders Co
Nevada
San Francisco
George
Will Name Nevada's Battleship by Miss Siebert
Miss Eleanor Siebert daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred J Siebert will name the Nevada battleship honoring the state Governor Tasker L Oddie presides over the ceremony. The ship is near completion at Fore River works Quincy Mass and will be launched between October first and next year’s start.
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Eleanor Siebert
Fred J. Siebert
Tasker L. Oddie
Fore River
Quincy
Mass
How the Trouble Starts Constipation and its dangers
An advertisement notes that constipation causes many ailments and recommends Chamberlain's Tablets to keep bowels regular and prevent diseases. Sold by all druggists.
Valley Life and People Warmly Welcome Visitors
In the valley the mountain ranges surround a productive land ideal for any enterprise. The residents are described as intelligent and courteous, always giving the glad hand to visitors. The letter closes with cordial regards and a sign-off.
Resume of mining operations in the district past week
The district reports anticipated August refinery output of 115 to 120 million pounds of copper with a 20 million pound reduction in surplus stocks. Lake strike delays and Mexican output cuts threaten US copper stocks, hinting at higher prices. Nevada-Douglas details strong development on Ludwig and Casting Copper sections, expanding capacity and aiming to resume dividends, with 5,000 tons monthly output and high-grade ore. McDonnell mine shows 9–12 percent ore in a new 30-foot cross-cut, signaling potential big runs and continued shipments of 50 tons daily to the smelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
United States
Thompson, Towle & Co
Nevada-Douglas
Pas
Mason Valley Co
Neida-Douglas
A. J. Orem
Douglas Hill
Nevada Douglas
McConnell
Dir Il
S. B. Elbert
Elbert
America
Mason Valley
Bride welcomed after Carson wedding at Smith Valley
C E Shillingford of Smith Valley recently wed in Carson and his new bride arrived from California last week. On Saturday night a large crowd gathered at the Shillingford farm to celebrate by auto, buggy, and horseback rides before moving to Wellington town hall for a social dance with lemonade and cake. The gathering marked a warm welcome to the newly married couple in their new home.
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C. E. Shillingford
Smith Vall
Carson
California
Smith Valley
Shillingford Farm
Mr. Shillingford
Wellington
Shillingfords
Justice of the Peace Blanchard Runs Rabbit Business
Justice of the Peace Blanchard, also City Judge, has started a rabbit business on Broadway real estate, keeping about 50 Belgian hares. The animals multiply quickly and are good to eat, with plans to raise chickens for broilers. Ed, an artist, can color the hares, and Easter profits from rabbit reg items are hoped for.
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Justice of the Peace
Blanchard
Broadway
Stolen Transit Recovered After Wabuska Trace
On July 19 R C Manning former Shillingford worker in Smith Valley stole a transit and items then fled. He cashed a $10 fake check at Reading Bros and a $37.50 check at Hinds in Wabuska before leaving. Shillingtor traced him to Wabuska, recovered the transit, and Manning has not been heard from since.
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R. C. Manning
Shillingford
Smith Valley
Reading Bros
Manning
Wabuska
Hinds
Shillingtor
Eye Injury At Mine Ends With Possible Blindness
Curley Morgan from Pine Grove had a small steel fragment removed from his right eye at the start of the week after it lodged there on the 13th while working in a mine. The splinter remains unrecovered and the eye is painful with a risk of permanent vision loss. friends hope sight can be saved.
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Curley Morgan
Pine Grove
Curley
Indian Man Fined for Ducks Out of Season
Warden Hillygus brought Howard Moose to town Monday evening on charges of shooting ducks out of season. Moose admitted the violation, shooting three ducks behind the Barrett ranch. He paid a $25 fine after dark when confronted by the warden.
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Hillygus
Howard Moose
Moose
Barrett Ranch
Uuc
Welcome Rain Returns With Heavy Thunder Shower
A Thursday night thunder shower swept the valley, followed by several hours of steady rain. The downpour watered all areas, notably aiding potato crops that had suffered, and last night brought lighter rainfall as unsettled weather persisted.
Potato crop outlook in California and local irrigation hopes
Reports from California estimate potato yields at 50 to 63 percent of average, potentially easing local growth. In our state the crop should reach average quality if water for irrigation lasts longer or if a good supply arrives before month’s end.
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California
Blue Jay Mine Shows Promising Ore Body Discovery
Reports from Pine Grove indicate significant development on the 400 foot level of the Blue Jay property. A substantial ore body has been encountered a drift 40 feet from the shaft, with the size not yet fully demonstrated. The find confirms ore extended downward, boosting expectations for the district. Pine Grove Mines Co. power line work nears completion as substation wiring advances and the new mill readies for operation once power is energized, with the mine’s history of $6,000,000 in gold cited. Wheeler Tailings operator C Porter plans cyanide work on tailings to produce bullion soon.
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Douglas Hill
Ernally
Laudwig
Entir
Ludwig
Nevada
Douglas
Blue Jay
Distri
Pine Grove
Truckee River
Wheeler Tailings—C
Porter
Wheeler Mine
Strenuous Times For Wa Buska Justice Of Peace
Monday brought three serious cases before the Wabuska justice of peace in Lyon county. Spiros Kostakes paid a $25 fine for shooting tracks and was convicted. Harry Rogers faced a fraud by bailee charge with 45 days in jail after a disputed trip for work. A mariage ceremony at the halfway resort ended with a humorous mix of attire and a grape juice toast. The town’s health ruling surfaced amid typhoid talk, and locals prepared to clean up as a rain-softened week began.
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Harry Rogers
Wabuska
Rogers
Fallon
Justice Young
Yerington
Unity
Young Rogers
Lovelock
New York State
Justice of the Peace
Lyon County
Spiros Kostakes
Hillygus
Son
N. E. Johnson
Waggoner
Dan Panovich
Ela Voyvaditeh
Hali-W
Thompson
Lovett
Leavitt
KE. A. Dyer
California
Nevada
Wabuskay
Aurora Camp Saloon and Restaurant For Sale
Saloon and restaurant business in Aurora camp on prime corner. Fully stocked and profitable with two adjoining vacant lots, private water system, capacity for 40, bread and pastry output, and active mill and mining activity nearby. For details contact Box 222 Yerington Nevada.
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Aurora
Yerington
Nevada
Adlvt
Senator Pittman Delivers Maiden Speech on Free Wool
Senator Pittman in Congress this week argued free wool will not harm the wool industry or wool growing states. He faces skepticism from Nevada wool growers recalling the Cleveland administration era as proof against his position.
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Pittman
Congress
Nevada
Cleveland
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Price & Co
ED V. Price
Hanson & Netherton
John Griffin
Mike Marsel
Griffin
Reno
Jim
Joe Fathergill
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