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Newspaper
Yerington Times
Location
Yerington, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1913
Page
2
An editorial argues the new tariff bill cannot immediately lower living costs. It cites Department of Labor data from 39 cities showing prices rising since 1890–1900 and says the bill may only reduce living costs by shrinking purchasing power. It warns higher prices stem from strong earning power and that restricting industry lowers demand and wages.
Ely Record reports Nevada sheep men suffer from the free wool schedule in the new tariff bill. Prices drop from 14 cents to about 10 cents a pound. wethers fall from 4.50 to 2.65. Tax of 2.50 per head adds to hardship as range losses and Utah Idaho nomads strain resources. Local residents urge legislative relief to protect resident growers.
The Lake Superior Copper Companies grant workers an hour day at a $3 wage while refusing union recognition. The wage increase and shorter hours raise copper costs by about one cent per pound, signaling the end of the months-long strike. Thompson Towle & Co.
Naturalists in the United States and Canada offered a $1000 reward for discovering North American or passenger pigeon nests. A man in Ontario won the prize. The species was once abundant in the early eighties but is now nearly extinct, prompting efforts to revive the breed in America.
Notice is given that B D Wood through agent F B Ellis has filed for United States patent on the Magpie Fraction Lode in the Mason Mining District Lyon County Nevada. The notice includes survey details, boundary corners, and claims for 14 045 acres with conflicts noted with Copper Ridge and Blue Jay lodes. Registers Louis J. Cohn and attorneys Dickson Filis listed. publication dates span Oct 1, 1913 to Dec 6, 1913.
Notice is given that the First Judicial District Court of Nevada Lyon County has appointed an administrator for the estate of Jean Menta deceased. Creditors must file their claims with vouchers attached with the Clerk of the Court within three months of first publication. Dated November 6. Administrator Cheney Downer Price Hawkins Attorneys for Estate.
A short note praising extra fine beet sugar from Nevada Sugar Company as ideal for jelly and dessert making. It emphasizes its preserving qualities and affordability for homemade treats.
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