Fernley News Highlights War Losses and Local Events
Three Fernley soldiers named in casualty lists August Viaense killed in action Walter Donovan Abbot wounded and Frank Dela Madelina missing in action Local families note home ties and returning service members Fernley school Christmas program December 2 Mothers' Club to furnish tree Citizens to attend East End children Guests Proclamation by Governor designates Christmas Roll Call Week for American Red Cross to enroll state adults, urging support and humanity.
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Times
Fernley
August Viaense
Walter Donovan Abbot
Frank Dela Madelina
Fernley School
Mothers’Club
East End
Red Crobs
Maurice J. Sullivan
Nevada
Igmate Tiv
American Red Cross
Nevada gubernatorial seal and official certification text
A formal proclamation dated December 4 1918 in Carson City Nevada accompanying the Great Seal. Signed by Maurice J Sullivan Lieutenant and Acting Governor and Geo Bradigan Secretary of State, authenticating the document.
Fragments Describe Pale Color and Rapid Odor in Dressed Item
The text notes that the subject is typically pale in color and soon develops a sour or putrid odor three to four days after dressing.
Preparing Animals for Slaughter
Advice on pre slaughter handling highlights feeding restraint 24 to 46 hours prior to kill to avoid gorged stomachs and poor drainage. Emphasizes free water until slaughter for color and tempering, cautions against excitement and haste after long drives or rapid exercise to prevent souring and spoilage.
Prospectors' Short Course Opens at Mackay Nevada
The Prospectors' School at Mackay School of Mines University of Nevada Reno starts January 6 and runs to February 1, 1919. It offers lectures in prospecting geology mineralogy mining law surveying chemistry hygiene gas engines and more with no tuition though a five dollar supply fee applies. A certificate is awarded on satisfactory completion.
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Mackay School of Mines
University of Nevada, Reno
Nevada
F. C. Lincoln
J. C. Jones
W. S. Palmer
FE. Lewers
D. J. J. Sullivan
HP. Boardman
Maxwell Adams
Peter Frandsen
S. G. Palmer
Fred Santucci Dead Freil in Malian Valley
Fred Santucci, a single Italian native long resident in the Malian valley, died at Mason Hospital on December 13. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Santucci and brother to Andrew Santucci of Sparks and another Santucci of Yerington. The funeral is set for eleven this morning. Also included is a 1918 ownership statement for the Yerington Times showing publisher R. L. Waggoner and local staff, with Lyon County Bank listed as a major security holder.
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Freil. Santucci
Valley
Mason Hospital
Italy
Mr. Santucci
John Santucci
Andrew Santucci
Sparks
Santucci
Yerington
Yerington Times
Nevada
State of Nevada
Etna
R. L. Waggoner
R.j.waggoner
Fannie Mroner
Lyon County Bank
R.L. Waggoner
Clark J. Guild
Red Cross Santa to Fill Soldiers' Socks in France
The American Red Cross in France plans a Christmas program in hospitals and huts with trees in every ward. Wounded soldiers will each receive two socks filled with fruits nuts candy and smokes plus a bandana and card detailing Red Cross services. Distribution will occur over there due to shipping limits. The celebration includes postcards Christmas dinner entertainment and motion pictures.
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France
Red Cross
Uat
Christme Dhoor
Lus Hed Cross
Twilests
American Red Cross
Artefats
Enaole
da Candly
Dinhur
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Mr. Radel
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Mise TC Murray
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Wadeworth School
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J. BR. McCilocth
W. R. Kitch
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Reno
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J. F. Nugent
Prospectors’ School
A.B.S. Inc
Huskrat
Loto
Shubert
Fred Santucci
Congress
Ision
RED Cross Santa
Yerington Mercantile Co
Reno Steam Laundry
Reno, Nevada
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Mason, Nevada
Citizens’ Lumber, Coal & Supply CO
Geo. W. Friedhoff
C. M. Coddington
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