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Newspaper
Yerington Times
Location
Yerington, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1910
Page
2
The official returns show every candidate on the recommended independent ticket elected. Democrats won the majority of offices while Republicans took the key posts. The piece comments on newspaper finances, town growth, and public support, interweaving quotes from various editorials and local sources.
W D Cole reports Nevada Copper Railroad extension from Yerington Mason along West Walker River toward copper mine. He believes road work will not hinder future Reclamation Service plans though West Walker River project may await action. Local landowners may need to form an association to pursue reclamation. Also notes 10 30 Sunday School and Christmas service at high school with Miss Hillis, New House for Fred Brown, and a Times subscription appeal.
A flood of brief town items notes travelers and visitors at the L. and J. Bar and nearby shops. Mentions Johnny Webster returning from Gold Field, Carson and Wabuska arrivals, Belmont whiskey for medical purposes, Littell’s sewing machines, J. A. Knox from Oakland, John Gallagher’s San Francisco trip for Christmas, and Arends and Hanson’s gift items and landker boxes. Also mentions Miss Allen from Meissner school, J. G. Young, Vic Beaman’s health, Miss McKay for holidays, cigars list, Whitman building addition, and a lost purse with ten dollars and a Red Cross tag on the Verington to Jimmy Johnson road. Dr. G. E. Leaver noted.
Plummer school ends December 9 report shows 15 pupils enrolled with 0.95 attendance, roll of honor listing Florence Forbush Hazel Strosnider Ernest Cross Elmer Forbush, 105 total pupils with 55 boys and 50 girls, three new pupils, four months 121 enrollments, 1818 days present 274 days absent 29 tardies. Lyon County High School ball drew a large crowd and strong crowd praise. Warren Bros leased Fred Welling ranch for four years with purchase option. ranch spans about 320 acres.
Real estate listing offers 400 acres of fertile farming land with 200 acres under cultivation and 300 tons of hay. 30 cows provide a net income around 2000 dollars annually. Includes water rights, one of the oldest on the river. Also 160 acres with good water rights and partial cultivation. Bargain price. inquiries to BH Warrack & Co Yerington Nevada. Some people would send a recipe book to a starving family and call it charity.
Dennis Butler, veteran Philadelphia patrolman and former amateur champion swimmer, warns vacation drownings are deadly. He explains rescue methods, warns against front grabs, and details behind the armpit hold, blows to the nose if needed, and tidal resuscitation steps to expel water and restore breathing.
Reno will grow rapidly with population boom and real estate values rising. I have choice car line lots available at low sale prices or willing to trade for ranch property in Mason or Smith Valleys. Call or write James Ff. O'Brien at Thimps office, Yerington.
For sale one and one half Norse power gasoline engine with a 2 inch centrifugal pump. Ideal for pumping water for beef cattle this winter. Inquire at KH Whitacre ul.
The P O B No 1696 announces a grand New Year’s Eve ball at Owl hall with promises of good music and merriment. Tickets are expected to go quickly as members invite friends and families to celebrate the year’s end in festive style.
A tract adjoining the city of Lutts is offered at a very low price. See RTL Warracke & Co for details and to view the bargain.
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