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Newspaper
Yerington Times
Location
Yerington, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1910
Page
2
Local publisher announces rates for communications and remittances payable to The Times or James F. O'Brien. Notices such as cards of thanks resolutions of sympathy and similar items charged at regular local rate.
The Tonopah Bonanza reports that one major mine receives about twelve carloads of timber from Verdi each month, totaling 250 000 to 300 000 feet underground. With flat cars at 30 000 feet and about 1700 per car, monthly timber and freight exceed 20 000 dollars, risking over a quarter of a million annually for a single property.
In Goldfield a teacher tests pupil knowledge by asking what a dome is. Johnny Webster answers I know, and declares Oddie is dead. The Titres corrects false Mason power line boosts and notes a planned Reno to Bluestone mine electrical route. Also reports local accidents, a fractured wrist, and a luncheon with neighbors.
Tracklaying has reached Mack Wilson's ranch and crews expect to reach W river canyon by week end. A rapid pace supports a tentative rite to Smithvale on February 15. Copper Belt adds 40 steel ore cars and a new locomotive from Lima Locomotive Company. Cars from Pittche Hang steel car works in Pittsburgh. A larger motor car for TS passengers is in development. Duncan McVierne, the general manager, made a frequent visit this week.
Manager Bowdie expands to four new houses and promises bigger comedy shows. The program lists A Tax on Bachelors Clarence and Mrs Cigarette Moscow Clad in Snow The Robentian Girl in the Léitielight. On Sunday December 1h Kiwen Lamkin celebrates her sixth birthday with a small party and apple hunt followed by candy and a dance attended by Lorrain Ross Lola Ruth Gruber Elizabeth Littell Mant Sonne Marlin Smith Wilma and Ewen Lamkin.
Potatoes priced at 24 per ton prompt potato raisers to threaten moving homes and operations to other facilities. Growers object to high rents from local firms while large crops are delivered, arguing costs and market pressures.
Mrs Hove of Smith Valley, a pioneer resident and large landowner, has been very ill for several weeks and it is believed her condition may be failing. She is noted as a charitable and religious woman.
Sheriff Randall in town last Saturday warns the county battle has begun. Belated dedication of the new Baptist church at Mason postponed with hoped rescheduled date January 7.
A rural roundup lists visits and appearances: Henry Baker from Odie and F A Coo l in town for beer at L and Lyn AC. Treloff from Carson. Juld of Reno. G S Simpson from Smith. Belmont whiskey for medical purposes. F T Lidyard from Reno. Page of Reno in town midweek. Littell’s post office with sewing machines for sale or rent. Mr and Mrs Carl Tidd from Smith Valley. F 7 Beaman tending son Victor. John Kelly from Manhattan registered at the Commercial. Tiny Whitacre sick then improving. new mouldings and framed pictures. Arends and Hanson selling hosiery and accessories. Louis Mexander of Palace Hotel Wabuska in Vertington. George Webster and Mr Gilson. Mr Gibson injured. new fall stock at Lewitt’s. Stickney and Ike Strvanisler returning from cattle trip. C Morris back from geological survey. various cigars advertised. lost purse between Vermut and Jarmson Place. US jury duty for G K Latavern. Carson Appeal.
Growing alfalfa seed from separate cultivated plants rather than thick rooters yields four times as much per acre as culinary hay crops. N ffart has experimented and reports strong shoots from hills three feet apart with similar ground cover and cultivation. The method, new to the area, promises profitable results for others adopting it.
For sale a half horsepower wasteline engine with a two inch center final pump. Ideal to pump water for beef cattle this winter. Inquire of IE Whitaere.
Breeders should prioritize quality bulls over cows to improve calves. A strong bull boosts appearance and value, while inferior sires on good cows yield weak offspring. Crossbreds are viewed cautiously. purebreds are preferred.
A Chicago Tribune excerpt features a playful dialog about street names Chestnut and Chestnut Street, with a judge-like exchange on a conundrum. The notice also advertises farming land: 400 acres with 200 under cultivation, 400 tons of hay, 40 cows, net 82,000 per year, plus 160 acres of land with good water rights, asking inquiries to Wol Warrackh & Co in Verlington, Nevada.
A note offers trade for a ranch in Mason or Smith Valleys as Reno’s growth and rising real estate values are noted. The writer invites calls to James P. O'Brien at The Tin Office, Werington, FO No 1496, for a New Years ball at Owl Hall with promised good music.
A Dhaene tract near the city limits is up for sale at a very low price through Wirrtern & Co. Potential buyers are advised to contact HH for details and terms.
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