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Newspaper
Yerington Times
Location
Yerington, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1920
Page
2
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The Salt Lake Mining Review notes rising interest in oil shale across Utah, Colorado, and neighboring states. It cites vast unclaimed deposits in Mineral and Lyon Counties and predicts soon-to-come large scale, capitalized enterprises to exploit shale oil, with production costs around 1.85 dollars per barrel in Colorado and Utah and prices higher in Pennsylvania. The piece compares shale to copper and foresees extensive development in the Rocky Mountain region and beyond.
Nevada Highway Department reports the ten mile Walker Lake segment near completion with funds lacking for the remaining 20 miles toward Schurz and Hawthorne. Mineral County backs road work to Yerington via Reese River canyon, though Lyon County fears drawbacks. officials hope Mineral County keeps the line to Schurz. Hawthorne receives 20 to 50 tourist traffic daily, with higher flows expected after completion.
The president signed the water power measure before June 11, enabling electrification of railroads irrigation projects pulp and paper mills and other industrial development in the west. The move ends years of resource withholding and marks a victory for western development interests.
New mines are being opened daily in the Mina and Marietta districts, according to C. E. Noble of Mina. He notes miners can find work at any time and significant development projects are planned, with Noble visiting Reno for a few days to assess prospects.
Dayton records show initial signs of renewed mining development nearby, according to George E. Pearman who is visiting Reno with his wife. He notes Carson River mills expect a busy season as activity picks up in the region.
Treasurer's notice lists delinquent taxpayers in Lyon County Nevada for 1919 taxes, with auction of parcels in Yerington on July 1920. Includes names Bovard, Davis, Hoppin, Clark and others, with property descriptions and delinquency costs. Also notes probate matter in district court for Lavina Glinn estate and sale petition filed.
The county tax and delinquency register shows numerous advertising charges for properties and lots in Dayton, Fernley, and Chinatown areas. It lists owners and orphans, with entries for lodging houses, land claims, and assorted assessments, plus a note from the County Auditor certifying the second installment for fiscal year 1919.
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