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Newspaper
Yerington Times
Location
Yerington, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1909
Page
1
Persuasive call urges Lyon County Bank and local businessmen to subscribe to a $50,000 bond issue to finance extending the Nevada Copper Belt Railroad to Yerington. Emphasizes civic pride, investment security, and the prospect of a major valley project.
The notice invites residents to participate in a staged newspaper election to gauge support for irrigation and a railroad completion. It promises blank voting slips in each paper and weekly publication of voting records, with a two to six week timeline and events including an Irrigation Day and Women’s Irrigation minstrels.
George E. Gunn, general manager of Mason Valley and Inspiration Copper, travels to verify merger plans with Bluestone and to meet W. B. Thompson in New York. Stock traders note rising bids and expect a formal merger announcement along with a new smelter project near Wabuska.
The column lists visitors and residents in Yerington and nearby towns. It notes Mrs Lorena Gann hosting friends, Violet Webster returning from California, families at Leavitt Meadows, and multiple groups returning from Mono Lake. It mentions a 500 game social, marriages, and a rail mass meeting attendance. The piece also covers a lost valise between Plummer’s ranch and Purser school and a death telegram from Jamestown, Missouri.
Vic Bernard at Bank Saloon in Yerington advertises Flelabrook Whisky direct from a United States bonded warehouse. The label claims bottling under government supervision and absolute purity for sale.
Alexander Hanfield of Duluth after two weeks in Yerington praises the valley’s fertility and mining potential. He notes transport limits hinder progress, cites proximity to the Sierras and phosphorous-rich formations as fertility drivers, and predicts Yerington could become a major low-grade camp with expanding development and tonnage in copper production.
Mr. D. W. Hays from the Government Reclamation service met in Yerington to report to the Secretary of the Interior. He urged a better irrigation and drainage system for Mason Valley, suggested forming an Irrigation District to issue bonds, and emphasized government support without crowding out private projects. The soil is fertile but only about five percent under cultivation.
A large crowd in Yerington on a Wednesday evening endorsed Nevada Copper Belt bonds to build a direct mine and farm railroad from Wabuska through Mason Valley to Smith Valley. Officials announced a $22,000 subscription with plans to raise the rest by Tuesday as residents pledged support and urged wide participation.
440 acre ranch near Yerington, well stocked with substantial buildings, barns, and outbuildings. Includes complete farming implements and irrigation, owner out of town until January 1, needs money, willing to offer reasonable terms. For details write EB. H. Whitacre & Co.
Lost about 10 year old bay horse branded CF saddle-marked weight around 1050 pounds. Reward offered for information leading to recovery. Contact Daniels' feed yard with any tips.
A ladies purse with coin a key and a bank book was lost on Wednesday night. The finder will receive a suitable reward if returning the items to this office. The owner is anxious to recover both the purse and bank book.
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