Annual Narrative Report of Lyon County Agent
The county agent began in June 1917, restoring trust in extension work among boys and girls while rebuilding farmer cooperation. Despite attrition of prior agents, 10 percent of enrolled youths completed tasks, with award wins at the first state boys and girls contest and at the state fair. Efforts shifted to rural tree delivery and government employment programs. winters wheat received focus, and a farm bureau is hoped for 1918. Pure bred Poland China pigs for sale by W R McGowan. Avt
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Postal Department
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Thompson miners form War Fund Association in Thompson Nevada
The Masor Valley Mines employees at Thompson Lyon county organize into a War Fund Association. Nearly two hundred workers pledge one day’s pay monthly to aid Red Cross and YMCA war relief for soldiers at home and abroad. The Churchill County Standard lauds the move as patriotic and practical, urging wider Nevada support.
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Rabies Scare Grows After Telegram About Exam
A telegram received this afternoon from Dr. W. B. Mack, director of the state veterinary control service, stated that an examination was conducted. The message signals rising concern over a potential rabies scare and urges caution. Authorities say tests are underway to confirm the threat.
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State Veterinary Control Service
Notice to farmers on fish screens at river intakes
State Game Warden announces that all ditches must be screened to prevent fish escape. Nevada Statutes 1917 requires owners of canals and watercourses drawing from rivers or lakes with fish to install and maintain grating or screens within 180 days. Photo of an approved screen available at the Holland Hotel. Ditch owners in eastern and central Nevada are installing these screens.
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Rabid Coyote Threatens Goldfield District
The head of the coyote observed days ago in Goldfield disclosed the animal had rabies. Seven dogs bitten by the coyote were killed and more dogs that fought it are noted. The sheriff asks owners to keep dogs off streets pending further action due to a rabies risk.
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Goldfield Tribune
Shale Plant to Test Oil Extraction at State University
The Crane Shale Oil Company will install a full unit of its process at the State University within a month. The plant will test shale samples from across the state and aid extensive experiments on oil extraction.
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Scarlet Fever Reported in Four Tonopah Homes
County Physician Dr Master reports four scarlet fever cases in Tonopah and states measures are being taken to prevent an epidemic in the city, Ponanza.
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Tonopah Teacher Enlists as Aviator
A. J. Green, longtime chemistry and science instructor in Tonopah public schools, left Friday morning to join the aviation corps after a career marked by a successful professional record.
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Gazette
Postmaster at Carson dies after operation
William F. Murray postmaster at Carson City died here yesterday at noon after an operation for intestinal trouble. He fell ill Friday and underwent surgery Saturday. He was about forty years old. His widow and two children survive him.
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State Engineer Appointed Major Ordnance Dent
BR. G McBride reports hearings on water matters and confirms rumors that J. G. Serigham, state engineer, has been commissioned a major of the ordnance department and will resign. He recently visited Washington, D C where he was offered and accepted the commission, the Free Press notes.
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J. G. Serigham
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Lieut Melvin E Jepson Here for Short Stay
Lieut Melvin E. Jepson, former naval officer, is in town for a brief layover. He will visit relatives and tour local landmarks before resuming duties.
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Nevada Officers Return From Vancouver Training Camp
Sparks school superintendent arrived Sunday from Vancouver after three months of training. He will visit Reno and Sparks relatives. Lieut Jepson, a University graduate, was appointed first lieutenant in the engineers corps and trained with 300 others in Vancouver. He is awaiting orders and expected to sail to France soon.
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Gazette
Rawhide murder case defendants enter not guilty pleas
W A Nagle Daisy Byrd and Mattie Hains faced the district court in Hawthorne charged with the death of Mrs. Kelly. The court granted information against the trio jointly. Nagle and Byrd pleaded not guilty and elected to proceed without counsel. The case was continued pending arrest of Mrs. Hains. An instrument man named Wainright from the Nevada state department of high was mentioned in the proceedings.
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Disappearing Man From Carlin Mystery
A Tonopah resident left for Carlin on November 20 for duty and has not been seen since. Local police and the man's wife lack information about his whereabouts, prompting a missing person inquiry into his disappearance.
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Train Schedule Fragments From Wabuska to Ludwig and Yerington
Fragmentary timetable notes a Wabuska to Ludwig train departing at 8:00 a m and a 9:48 departure for another leg. Entries mention Yerington arrivals at 12:08 a m and 2:47 p m with subsequent connections. Additional lines reference Yerinton and multiple morning and night arrivals, preserving uncertain details.
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