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Newspaper
Yerington Times
Location
Yerington, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1916
Page
2
Warren Hauser announces subscription price at 3.00 per year paid in advance for The Yerington Times. Post office entry as second class mail matter. Communications and remittances to The Yerington Times. Local reader rates ten cents per line for first item and five cents per line for each additional insertion. Cards of Thanks and similar notices charged at regular local rates.
The article argues that the bicycle and automobile spurred road improvements from threshing engines to traction engines. It credits road quality with economic and social progress, predicting the thresher may seem opulent next to future ubiquitous good roads. It also salutes Holman Buck and the Western Nevada Miner for hopeful, forward-looking Christmas spirit.
The editorial cites historical threats against Governor Steunenberg and Governor Spry linked to labor unrest. It argues that communities must deter lawlessness without violence, praising firm action on crime while condemning criminal tactics. It also comments on suffrage demonstrations and a Texas representative, noting how party allies react to behavior by Mabel Vernon and Tom Bailey.
The article notes Carranza’s growing loss of control over Mexican insurrections with daily visibility. It suggests drastic measures may end his rule, and hints Villa might attempt to shave his whiskers if his threat is carried out.
Tarbidge hosts several productive mines and a mix of desirable and undesirable residents. Officials expect the mines to prosper, while the community must actively build and maintain necessary roads for the camp’s future growth.
The conference between railroads' leaders and managers mirrors the troubling engine issue for Mr Finnegan. The exchange seems offhand and origin uncertain, reflecting ongoing strains in the industry.
Residents circulating petitions urge commissioners to allocate money to survey a road west of Walker Lake in Mineral county. Estimated cost ranges from thirty thousand to fifty thousand dollars. With federal aid, county cost could be halved. Local manufacturers and dealers recognize roads as vital to business.
Twenty five cigar bombs were mailed from Los Angeles on the 22 instant to various individuals across the States. One recipient in California was severely burned in the face when a attempts to smoke it exploded. The post office traced seven others to their destinations and seeks to locate the remaining seventeen as authorities vow drastic action against fanatic murderers.
A conference of commissioners meets at Beltimore to resolve the long standing quarrel between the 1t and South Methodists that has persisted since the Civil War. Some observers question why an informal gentleman's agreement like railroad rivals once used to end competition isn’t pursued here.
German forces keep pressing negotiations as they face Allied resistance on the Eastern Front. Meanwhile British forces retire from Romanian oil fields after destroying property valued at 150 million dollars to deny the Germans use of the resources.
Italy spent years curbing mafia violence as leaders faced life imprisonment and quieted outrages. The 20 year old shooting of Italian members who killed New Orleans Police Chief Hennessy also deterred attacks on American officials.
The London Globe notes President Wilson was ill when addressing the note to the powers about Germanys peace proposal. On November 7 1916 a large majority of the nations people expressed heartfelt sympathy for Wilson due to his illness and fatigue from war.
The piece notes that some skeptics about women’s political capacity should read Anne Martin’s Nevada vote analysis. It accuses Governor Boyle Treasurer Malley and Superintendent Bray of signing a prohibition petition filed with the Secretary of State. If they oppose prohibition they should not be criticized for signing a petition asking voters to decide the issue.
Storm damage to mountain power lines caused widespread discomfort for residents and hampered newspaper production. Editors in Tonopah and Goldfield fought through cut editions, delivering news despite hardship and curtailed size.
Mr and Mrs J M Burns mourn the death of their two year six month old daughter Alice who died suddenly last Tuesday after a morning illness. The mother found her asleep and dead by noon. Measles suspected as the cause, marking Yerngton’s first fatal case since the epidemic began. The family recently moved to Yerngton and the community offers sympathy.
Mr and Mrs W H Churchyard of Sioux Falls welcome a baby boy born three weeks ago. Mrs Churchyard is daughter of Mr and Mrs George W Webster. In Yerington Elks and local firms sponsor a profit sharing contest with five premiums each. last day of voting today. The Reno lodge sought a family or child in need for Christmas help. E Apperson, near-smelter worker, lost three fingers two weeks ago but is healing. Final accounts in the Mary E Hoye estate case proceed with a $2000 bequest dispute unresolved. Guardian mortgage for Charles D Ross and Blanche Loraine Ross authorized to finish a building for $4500. Rev Father O Riley of Yerington Catholic Church, suffering pleurisy, leaves for California for climate relief. to return in about two months.
The estate of Robert Charles Scheel is offering private sale of livestock and crops after Dec 27 1916. 9 2 wether lambs 13 old ewes 22 fat hogs 1 veal calf 6 tons of wheat about 15 tons of potatoes. sale to be held at Scheel ranch near Yerington Nevada with cash terms and right to reject offers below market value.
I E Cooper receiver of Smith Valley Mines Company will sell at public auction all stock not yet paid the one cent assessment. Sale to be held at the company office in Yerington Nevada on January 10 1917 at 2 oclock. First publication December 9 1916 last publication January 6 1917.
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