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Newspaper
Yerington Times
Location
Yerington, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1916
Page
2
Local notice details subscription price three dollars per year paid in advance. Communications and remittances payable to The Yerington Times. Rates for first and subsequent lines set at five cents and ten cents respectively. Sympathy notices and cards of thanks offered at local rates.
The 1915 legislature, convening January 15, must tackle the election law revision, temper primary law, and a push to curb government expenses. Prohibition, divorce law changes, and retrenchment loom large as new members face partisan strain and calls for constitutional balance amid European war fears. President Wilson enjoys broad public support as peace talks unfold and the Monroe Doctrine guides policy.
The Fallon sugar factory has secured contracts for about 3,500 acres of sugar beets in Churchill and Humboldt counties and 1,500 acres in Honey Lake Wall near the California line. Meager acres were reported in Lyon county and Mason Valley. Fernley district agreed to Wi acres. Farmers’ main objection is the high cultivation cost, though it may drop with understanding of land value and returns.
The letter argues prohibition pits public morals against business interests and notes states will decide by voters. It suggests newspapers should avoid taking sides to prevent upheaval in management and ownership.
The lower house of the Danish government ratified the sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States under terms approved by the Senate in summer. This move ends a century long diplomatic menace and reduces foreign policy peril for the United States.
On Sunday December 0 at 4 o clock Miss Evalyy Deheuner, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Deestecher, wed George Nugent of Yerington. The ceremony under white streamers and bells. Guests included Messrs and Misses Vide, Sam Uurick, George P F Will, Dod Dapiel, Wishart A . Mhines, and others. The couple will honeymoon a month after Christmas visiting San Francisco and Reno.
The Nevada California Power Company faces actions by Public Service Commission and District Attorney to halt a planned dismantling of the grid cutting off lights for Rhyolite Beatty and nearby towns. A crew of 100 was halted as the company resists Commission orders to discontinue dismantling and resume service.
Pearl Hilton dies after a long struggle with a grave disease. The article notes his years of battle and confirms the cause as the illness, detailing the toll it took on him.
Pearl Hilton died last Saturday at his Yerington home at 4 PM after farming and freighting with teams since 1909. He leaves wife, stepson Ted Franklin, son Ray Hilton, mother Mrs. Rebecca Hilton, Mrs. Laura Cantrell, two sisters Mrs. A B Esesx and Mrs. William Layton, and brother Charles Hilton. Born April 18 1870 in Napa California, he joined Yerington Aerie No 1696 Fraternal Order of Eagles. Funeral service was December 19 at 11 AM at his home, with burial at the lodge grave.
The final count for the five big prizes offered last June by Dillon West and the Yerington Drug Co. will occur after New Years. Voters can support their candidate by purchasing advance books at either store, earning 10,000 votes per dollar. Books are transferable and usable for a year, with votes added to regular counts for eligible purchases.
Reverend Henry Rogers, James Cook and other town figures pop up in a wide range of notes. A Carson City trip to celebrate Christmas, quarantine in Reno, and Byte-sized anecdotes on ranchers, merchants, and local officials paint a snapshot of life around Mono and Lyon counties with names like Plummer, Kneirim, McMasters, and the Allom brothers appearing amid everyday events.
The article notes that the method to determine a fee or embargo lift has never been established. It highlights ongoing uncertainty in governing adjustments and points to unresolved criteria guiding exemptions or suspensions. No definitive rules are identified.
The article notes prominent Western Nevada mining figure reuniting with his wife after a trip, while City Board of Health enforces a ban excluding anyone under fifteen from public amusements. Mayor McDonough orders strict enforcement, prompting a clash when a mother protested a theatre exclusion. Police chief Lamkin faced public censure but the rules stand.
A cluttered parcel post hampers farmers sending butter and eggs to consumers. A Washington Post remark mocks the demon ram staying busy under current politics. History will not blame Germany for being first.
Fragment item references the Venus of Milo and a drug company listing for the week ending December 23 1916 with partial numeric codes. Limited readable names or places.
In the matter of creditors of Smith Valley Mines Company an insolvent corporation the court order directs sale of unpaid stock at public auction for cash. Receiver T. J. Cooper will offer for sale all stock not yet assessed paid at the office in Nevada Lyon County on Friday January 1017 at 2 oclock. Date of first publication December 9 1914. Date of last publication January 6 1917.
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