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Newspaper
Yerington Times
Location
Yerington, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1920
Page
2
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The Dearborn Independent argues that five Socialist lawmakers in New York were barred from their seats for political difference rather than misconduct. It notes Berger’s disputed conviction and contrasts Republican Senator Burton’s resignation with the New York case, urging adherence to American ideals and lawful remedies through the polls.
Nevada silver reaches a peak price of 140 dollars an ounce on January 15 as a Reno dealer wires a sale for shipment to Vancouver and San Francisco brokers push for China-bound tonnage. Demand stays strong amid restrictions. miners prep new mills and smelters in Eureka and Tybe, signaling a prosperous Nevada era.
A Reno retail milk price rise may stem from a dairy meeting at the university during Farmers and Homemakers week. W T Scott notes higher feed and labor costs and less efficient cows as price factors. The prior retail jump was from 22 to 2.50 per pint per month. Mrs Bennetts and Mrs La Croutt visited Dayton shopping after.
Dr Al Joslyn reports a mysterious illness spreading in Vernley and the South, believed to be the same “intestinal influenza.” He has submitted case data to national health authorities for investigation as illness also strikes Mrs Henderson and her sisters with similar symptoms.
Reports indicate similar cases develop like those at Fernley. The Anno Gazette notes contagion as a key trait of the new disease, warning readers of its spread.
Mrs J Garlinghouse opens a high class hand laundry on South Main near Bridge Street and will call for and deliver this class of work. Patronage is appreciated.
The Nevada Valleys Power Company filed for a fifty year franchise to construct operate and furnish electric light heat and power along Lyon County Nevada roads and highways. A hearing before the Lyon County Board of Commissioners is set for February 1920 at 1 30 PM at the courthouse in Yerington to hear objections and consider the grant.
In the district court Lyon County Nevada the estate of Gregoire Edouard Susperreguy is administered by J I Wilson as guardian administrator. Creditors must file claims with vouchers and statutory affidavit within forty days from first publication. Attorneys Mack and Green and Arthur F Lasher represent the estate. First publication December 27 1919. Last publication January 24 1919.
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