Good Change for Nevada Boys Naval Academy Appointments
Senator Pittman offers three U S Naval Academy vacancies with preliminary exams at University of Nevada on January 13 1921. Candidates must be at least 16 by April 1 1921. Top three at prelim will receive appointments, next three alternates, etc._SAMPLE papers available on request.
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Pittman
Yerington Times
U.S. Naval Academy
Naval Academy
Senate
State of
Nevada
Annapolis
Col
J. P. Ryan
University of Nevada
Ryan
Navy
Key Pittman
Trapping Season Opens With Promising Coyote Prospects
The trapping season opens with good prospects for coyotes and bobcats and high quality fur. Coyotes are numerous and mostly young, rabies seem to have run its course, and pups wear glossy coats. Fur prices remain uncertain until the London sale in November guides demand. no dealer catalogues issued yet.
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London
Countess Kate d Aleria seeks divorce in LA courts
Countess Kate d Aleria widow of Senator Nixon and wife of Count d Aleria has filed for divorce in Los Angeles courts. This marks a second separation attempt after recent public reconciliation.
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Kate d Aleria
Nixon
Count d’Aleria
Los Angeles
Nevada
Methodist church services and events scheduled
The notice lists a Sunday program with 10:00 AM Sunday school 11:00 AM preaching 2:00 PM service at Wabuska or Perry and 7:30 PM song and sermon plus 7:30 PM Wednesday parsonage service Invitation extended from Pastor J A Dixon Ph D plus a Motto Worth Trying Opportunity knocks once at every man's door and a remark about the former Emperor of Austria running out of money with a humorous implied comment
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Wabuska
Perry
J. A, Dixon
Stockraisers meeting gathers delegates in Minden
A large turnout of delegates from Smith Mason and Carson valleys attended the stockraisers and farmers convention at the V. F. C. club house in Minden last week. Vernon Metcalf presided as secretary of the Nevada Livestock Association. Attendees included George Hussman Charles Day Frank Yparraguirre W Weathers Fred Dangberg Guy Terry W Dressler F Settlemeyer Maurice Mack C L Henningsen John Dangberg and C Noteware.
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Smith Mason and
Carson Valleys
Minden
Vernon Metcalf
Nevada Livestock Association
George Hussman
Charles Day
Frank Yparraguirre
W. Weathers
Fred Dangberg
Guy Terry
W. Dressler
F. Settlemeyer
Maurice Mack
Reception for Congressman-elect Samuel Arentz Planned at Rink Hall
Preparations are nearly complete for a public reception in honor of Congressman-elect Samuel S. Arentz to be held at Rink Hall Saturday night. Notables from across the state are invited as an entertaining program is set including an address by Hugh W. Brown, a response by Arentz, songs, and monologues by Frances Dardis. The event aims for the largest possible turnout. James M. Scott and Miss Vina Biron were married Tuesday with Rev. Dr. Dison officiating. They will reside in Twin Falls, Idaho. Scott previously suffered a train wreck at Fernley, losing a foot, and was treated in Yerinstown Hospital where nurse Miss Biron assisted. The couple receive best wishes from friends in the valley.
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Samuel S. Arentz
Rink Hall
Hugh W Brown
Tonopal
Arentz Salo
George Friedhoff
Frances Dardis
James M. Scott
Vina Biron
Dison
Davis
V. Odle
Mono Lake Oil Lands Go to Public Auction
Interest rises among Yerington oil men as the Surveyor General orders the sale of 24 824 acres of Mono Lake basin school lands in Los Angeles to avoid December weather, with W S Kingsbury directing and J T Hastings holding related data.
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Yerington
Mono Lake
California
Nevada
Surveyor-General of
Supreme Court
Union League Building
Los Angeles
W. 5. Kingsbury
Mono Basin
J. T. Hastings
Christmas rush at local postoffice prompts care
As Christmas nears, the postoffice reports a rising daily influx of packages for shipment. Officials urge secure wrapping, accurate addressing, and early mailing to ensure prompt service.
Nevada highway council urged at Reno delegates meeting
A Reno gathering of highway boosters from across the state urged creating an advisory council to work with the state legislature on road matters. J E Gelder of Yerington named chairman of the board with Mrs. Fred H. Wilkie as secretary.
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Reno
Chamber of Commerce
J. E. Gelder
Yerington
Fred H. Wilkie
J. M. Leonard
Virginia City
L G. Campbell
Winnemucca
W. H. Goodin
Lovelock
Carl Haviland
S. R. Moore
Tonopah
A. L. Scott
Pioche
W. C. Pitt
C. C.cottrell
J. Peterson
Golconda
R. W. Hesson
Elko
TF. O. Boose
William Johnson
J. C. Durham
George A. Campbell
State Highway Association
Cole Harwood
W. P. Harrington
Carson City
Judge Harwood
Leonard
State Highway Department
Guv Boyle
Fast Train Wrecks Auto Near Sparks
Mr. Harry Treat of Chicago died when his auto tried to beat the Overland Limited at a grade crossing three miles east of Sparks. Mrs. Treat, 25, was instantly killed. Harry Treat was injured and taken to Reno while the train halted and backed up to the crossing. The car had just passed Yer ington for repairs before the crash.
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Overland
Sparks
Harry Treat
Chicago
Mr. Treat
Trepass arrest over boundary tree dispute prompts court date
Hope Matthews and Long Freitas were arrested on warrants issued by G Sentini for trespass after a dispute over ownership of trees on or near the boundary line. Both were released without bail by Judge Blanchard pending trial set for Friday morning. The case stems from an attempt to cut trees and the complaint sworn by Sentini.
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Mattinews
Long Freitas
G. Sentini
Matthews
Freitas
Blanchard
Seatini
Yerington Poised For State Title Bid In Close Games
Yerington boys, coached by Professor Will, claim no clear winner this season but show new plays and teamwork. A husky squad may upset Virginia City and could seize the state championship. possible starters include Ed Perry Jim Perry Virgil Buchanan Sidney McCulla John Perry Ed McDonald Reynold Penrose Vernon Penrose and Walter Bell, a Mineral County rancher, visited Yerington yesterday.
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Virginia City
Yerington High Schools
Yerington
Will
Verrington
Ed Perry
Jim Perry
Virgil Buchanan
Sidney McCulla
John Perry
Ed, McDonald
Reynold Penrose
Vernon
Penrose
Nevada men perfect coal dust saving scheme
Nevada men headed by George Wingfield and Walter Trent have developed a process to convert fines and low grade coals into a commercial fuel. The method concentrates ground coal and uses flotation to remove ash and impurities, producing briquettes with a binder. The système promises to reduce waste and raise value of lignites and similar deposits, attracting interest from unions and foreign buyers.
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Nevadas
Nevada
George Wingfield
Walter Trent
The New Flour Mill Opens With Prize Drawings
A large crowd attended the formal opening of Farmers Mill & Feed Company last Saturday afternoon. Visitors toured the mill with company officials and stockholders as workers demonstrated the new milling method. Clark Guild spoke, and prizes went to Mrs. M. Allum, Michiel Allen Wood, Alice Martin, Dorothy Carter, and Mrs. John Shehady who drew the top numbers. Each attendee received a sample sack of Bravo Flour.
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Mason Valles
Farmers Mill & Feed Company
Ana
M. Allum
Michiel Allenwood
Alice Martin
Dorothy Carter
John Shehady
Clark Guild
Clergy advises weekday funerals in Yerington parish
In agreement with District Superintendent Dr John F Wilson Joan A Dixos writes that local people are reasonable and requests weekday funeral services instead of Sundays to avoid interrupting country work. She signs as brother and friend.
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John F. Wilson
Yerington
Joan A. Dixos
Card Party at Mrs James Bernard Hostess
Mrs James Bernard hosted a Tuesday evening card party with Five Hundred played until late. Attendees included Mr and Mrs J J Beauport Mr and Mrs Dr Baker Miss Lottie Ross Judson Smith Bob Robinson John Barnes and Mr and Mrs James Bernard.
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J. J. Beauport
Dr. Baker
Lottie Ross
Judson Smith
Bob Robinson
John Barnes
James Bernard
American Legion Meeting at Leavitt Hall Sunday
The Washington branch of the American Legion will meet Sunday at 2 30 PM in Leavitt Hall. Elections of officers will be held and Mollie Malone will report on cattle drive lands open to preferential entry for service men.
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Wington
The
American Legion
Leavitt Hall
New Garage Opens At Snyder Stables
Rob ert Barr expert mechanic and auto man recently leased the Snyder stables opposite the Times office. The New C O D Garage will serve auto owners with repair work and storage, expanding local automotive services.
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Robert Barr
Snyder
Times
Value Of Churchill County Commercial Club In Motion
The Fallon Standard argues the Churchill County Commercial Club has repeatedly shown its importance, especially for the motor service. It urges stronger local cooperation and active civic leadership to ensure the club’s continued effectiveness and civic impact.
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Churchill County Commercial Club
Motor Service
Civh
Fallon
George Reading on Road to Fortune in Oil Invention
George Reading of Wellington one of Western Nevada’s five wives has gone to Oklahoma to lease emulsion territory. A centrifugal separator removes water from oil to render a saleable product. Reading operates a unit at a plant and plans more units, claiming a fortune in the oil venture.
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George Reading
Wellington
Nevada
Oklahoma
Young Reding
George
Narrow Escape for Gardnerville Truck Driver
Charles F. Slim Roberts of Anderson Brothers Gardnerville was severely injured when his truck tipped Friday eight miles above Markleville. He was pinned under machinery but suffered no broken bones according to surgeons after examination. Friends express relief it was not worse.
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Charles F
Slim) Roberts
Anderson Brothers
Gardnerville
Markleville
Roberts
Mason Way Program Delights Mason School Crowd
Mr and Mrs W B Wyatt and family move to the Kelly house in Dayton as Mason school pupils stage Cinderella and The Reputation of Aunt Hannah for parents and friends. Sechacht and Sturgeon teachers receive praise for lively sketches and singing. finale features piano duets and solos amid refreshments and dancing.
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W. B. Wyatt
Dayton
Kelly House
A. Sturgeon Rew
Reno
The
Mason School
Cinderella
Miss Sechacht
Beth Scott
Steve Payne
Ramona ‘Talboe
Grover Hillyzis
Robert Payne
Adis
Donald Askins
Adams Lenora Dickson
Sturgeon
Anna Scott
Lucille Reetor
Arthur Barlow
A Barlow
L. C. DeArmond
Fallon
WH. J. Long
E. L. Kidd
Miss Barker
Interstate hearing on railroad fares moved to Reno
The Interstate Commerce Commission advance rates and fares case, originally set for Carson City on December 1 1920, is now scheduled in Reno on December 6. Nevada railroads challenge the state railroad commission’s denial of intrastate rate increases, seeking alignment with federal 20 to 30 percent hikes. Citizens, producers, shippers, and consumers urged to mail strong statements to the Railroad Public Service Commission to defend local rate needs and seek community appropriate adjustments.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Carson City
Reno
Nevada
Railroad Commission of Nevada
Federal Commission
State Commission
Washington
Railroad Public Service
Nevada Public Service Commission weighs rail passenger fare cut
The Nevada Public Service Commission opens a proceeding against Southern Pacific Western Pacific and Los Angeles and Salt Lake railroads to show cause why intrastate passenger fares of 15.6 cents per mile should not drop to 3.6 cents per mile. Interstate fares rose 20 percent by a Federal order and Nevada seeks relief. hearing set in Carson City on December 15, 1920 at 10:30 p.m. Public opinions urged by those affected.
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Public Service Commission
Southern Pacific Company
Western Pacific Railroad
Los Angeles and
Salt Lake Railroad
Neals
Federal Commission
Nevada
Mae
Commission
Arizona
New Mexico
Interstate Commerce Commission
Carson City
Nevada Railroad Commission
Transformation Scenes At Gold Hill Milling Project
Transformation in Gold Hill shows United Comstock Mines Company preparing for a major milling project with permanent, substantial mines. Daily progress reveals foundations for a large enterprise, with structural work under way and equipment and facilities aimed at top efficiency. Progress reports cover about two miles of lode, four shafts, and a haulage tunnel near Virginia Chronicle.
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Gold Hill
United Comstock Mines Company
Virginia Chronicle
Father and Son Return After Minnesota Move
The passage notes a man and his father arriving in the first part of last week. Harvey left about a year ago for Minnesota where he bought a milk business and married.
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Harvey
Minnesota
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