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Newspaper
Yerington Times
Location
Yerington, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1920
Page
2
Subscription price set at 5.00 dollars per year in advance. Notices mailed from the post office in Yerington classify as second class mail. All communications and remittances should be made payable to THE YERINGTON TIMES.
Editorial discussion contrasts government aid to wine with the lack of support for distilled liquors. It argues prohibition adds tax revenue and questions policy toward whisky payments and winery subsidies amid legislative debates and state actions.
The article claims Colorado labor unions expelled the state legation vice president for carrying a res cardh. It argues agitation arose from bad coalitions and self styled leaders who interfered in labor circles, and predicts less friction between capital and labor once these figures are removed.
Mrs J Garlinghouse starts a high class hand laundry on south Main street near fridge street offering finest work and specializing in men s flannels with call for and deliver service for all setter class of work patrons invited.
Text describes a government donation of high explosives to the fishway department and storage arrangements at Hawthorne. Surplus material reportedly will be moved to a mountaineous site near the area. The report notes the explosives had not yet reached their destination.
The notice reports Tonopah Arrowhead townsite boom with new oil field activity in the region and several mines expanding. It notes Tonopah Three thousand new locations, coal and oil development in Coal Valley, and rising drill and road construction across Reno, Ely, and Winnemucca areas as industry details show production increases and infrastructure growth.
The United Verde Copper mine in Jerome has burned for over 20 years. Officials plan to lower the entire surface to a 400 foot level to smother the fire, removing about 14 million cubic yards of material. Evacuation area is roughly 0 by 800 feet and monster steam shows will aid removal, a multi year effort.
State superintendent of quick instruction endured a tense episode aboard a train in the eastern state. Passengers were removed at Reno after a warning, rushed to a pest house, fumigated, and required to wear protective coverings as health authorities fought smallpox concerns spreading from California Oregon and Utah.
Nevada Department of Highways orders forty eight trucks from the War Department allotment. The delivery includes twenty six FLW-10s, twelve Mercury Arrow five ton trucks, three Packard three ton trucks and seven newer models from Chicago, Tallahassee, Maryland and Denver.
Joe Ferretio, principal owner, reports a six foot hedge of 150 ore opened at Gold Ven mines in Mineral County. Recently the company shipped severe ore totaling around $4,000 in value.
Statement of the financial condition of Walker River Irrigation District on January 1 1920. Furniture and fixtures 77945 Taxies levied 20921.12 Cash on hand 56.82 Liabilities Outstanding warrants 3000 Balance due Artesia petitioners 2900. J J Wilson President Treasurer Thy Harry C. Duke Assistant Secretary and Attest. Simpson Secretary Treasurer
The Nevada Valley Power Company applies for a 50 year franchise to install operate and repair power lines and appurtenances in Lyon County Nevada. The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners will hear objections at the courthouse on a February 1920 date at 10 o clock A.M. The notice is signed by M J King chair and other county officials.
In the District Court of Lyon County Nevada the estate of Gregoire Edouard Susperresiy deceased is announced. J. J. Wilson is named as Administrator and all claims must be filed with vouchers and affidavits within forty days from first publication. First publication December 27 1919 last publication January 24 1919.
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