Mineral County Eyes New Walker Lake Highway
Mineral County and neighboring counties show strong support for a Walker Lake to Carson City route. Officials tout reduced travel, better connections to Midland Trail, and boosted commerce as the highway would shorten east west trips and bypass rough east fork roads. Local leaders expect state highway officials to back the project with field inspections already completed.
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Walker Lake
Mineral County
Carson City
Reno
Tatoe
Yosemite Valley
Carson
Mono County
Yosemite
Ely
Bridgeport
Walker River
State Highway Commission
Commissioners
State Highway Couise
Ene
Highway Commission
Rene Ie
Miller
Minnoe County
Upia
Lyon
Doughes
Oynisty
Tonopah
Thorn
Rene
Bly
Leremite
Hawthorne
Bodie
Snow Falls Over Virginia City Comstock District
Snow blanketed Virginia City cars and the local line yesterday morning. Trainmen report about an inch of snow fell on the Comstock Sunday night.
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Virginia City
Comstock
Valley farmers order McCormick Combined Harvester
Salles and Ricci ordered a 9 foot swath McCormick harvester from West Hardware Co to handle crops along the East Walker River. Elier Hinson told Joe Perace of Wabuska of a similar machine and the DC Wheeler Co. at Carson River also placed an order. Deliveries in July will bring four harvesters to the valley, boosting efficiency in grain handling among local holdings.
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Elier Hinson
Joe Perace
Wabuska
DC Wheeler Co
Carson River
Matt, Menrose
Amoun
Church Mass Schedule Clarified for Sundays
The notice lists mass times at Joseph's Catholic Church. On the first Sunday of each month mass begins at 8 30 am and on all other Sundays mass is at 8 am. The West Week parish mass remains at 8 am. Rev. Joseph Cuntia presides.
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Joseph's Catholic
Spring to Represent Nevada
Frank Spring of Yerington is one of eleven men chosen by Major Ryan of the University of Nevada to attend the officers training camp starting June 3 at the Presidio. The program mirrors the Plattsburg plan, enrolling two year college men with ROTC units in a summer camp of one month for field training, then a three month final camp before commissioning as second lieutenants. This marks the first Nevada participants in the scheme and requires attendance at multiple camps and completion of the ROTC course.
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Frank Spring
Yerington
Ryan
University of Nevada
Presidio
Plattsburg
Nevada
Mason woman dies by suicide amid heavy drinking
The Mason community reported the death of Mrs. W. A. Rodgers from a gunshot wound on Saturday afternoon May 25. Investigators ruled it a suicide after noting she had been drinking heavily and had recently possessed a firearm. Neighbors were startled when she briefly displayed the weapon the night before. The coroner’s inquest concluded suicide on Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Rodgers
Mason
Caroner
Gary
Last Total Eclipse Prediction and Rail Expansion Plans
The article notes the final total eclipse visible in the region for 99 years occurring on a Saturday in June, and mentions a 2017 eclipse date. It describes the Southern Pacific Company expanding with seventeen tunnel projects on the coast, using pneumatic concrete delivery and a 230 horsepower engine to pour arch concrete without delaying traffic.
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United States
Estrondmiers
Pacifc
Padhe Comany
Raperiments
Chey
Q. Barlow
Vantel
Senate bill passes limiting Hawaii alcohol sales
Senate approves a bill under Senator Sheppard of Texas to restrict drink sales in Hawaii, citing military regulation and a push to end dry status, amid controversy over enforcement and jurisdiction.
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Hawaii
Senate
Sheppard
Texas
High School Commencement Exercises In Rink Theater
Seventh annual commencement held in Rink Hall Yerington with Rev Dr Dixon opening, piano by Bergstrom, vocal by Gelder. Mrs Wilson presented diplomas and spoke. Speaker President Clark urged on environment heredity and education, Nevada impact, war stakes, and urged graduates to support and attend University of Nevada. Diploma recipients listed Ruth Johnston Jane Spring Leona Ryan Blanche Carter Emma Perry Frank Lyea.
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Rink
Yerington
Dixon
Bergstrom
Gelder
Wilson
President Clark
The
State University
Clark
Nevada
University of Nevada
Ruth Johnston
Jane Spring
Leona Ryan
Blanche Carter
Emma Perry
Frank Lyea
Service Flag Dedicated in Mason with 24 Stars
Last Monday evening Mason dedicated its service flag in a ceremony led by Dr. Dixon who spoke with pep and patriotism. Little Miss Moore, sister of Lieut. Roxie P. Moore, unrolled the flag showing 24 stars. Mrs. P. H. Cook read the star names and urged support, followed by a dance that netted 5100 for the Red Cross.
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Mason
Dr. Dixon
Miss Moore
Roxie P. Moore
Lyon County
P. H. Cook
Red Cross
Young Woman Becomes Apprentice Machinist at Thompson
Lucille Gallivan, eighteen, was installed as an apprentice machinist at the Thompson smelter after applying to Master Mechanic R. J. Nesbit. The company will test employing women in shop roles to back war duty efforts, with the girl needing only the chance to prove herself.
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Thompson
Lucille Gallivan
R. J. Nesbit
Lyon County Patriots in Red Cross War Drive Surplus
Lyon County far exceeds its Red Cross quota of 3500, with reported local totals and pledges pushing the county’s contribution well above target. The record lists multiple towns and donors, including Mason Valley Mines and Thompson, with a combined total around 8250 dollars and 50 cents.
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Lyon County
Uncle Sam
Red Cross
Mound
Onne
Smith Valley
Plummer, Barrett & Perry
Artesia
Silver City
Fernley
Lands
Yerngton & Meissner
Dayton
Mason
Thompson
Wahuskit
Mason Valley Mines Co
Wheat acreage surge in Washington irrigation districts
A report notes a strong rise in wheat cultivation this year across irrigation districts in Washington. Yakima County shows a growth to 103,000 acres, while Kititas County’s late-period wheat area expands from 200 to a larger figure. The Southern Mysilic Company orders all Korapeda agents to close by May 31. W G McAdoo directs railroads to affect agencies in Doverpoint Paris Rotterdam and Genoa. W W Coleman spends seven days in Yerington on business.
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al Reaf Washington
J. Swene
Stiteeran
Yakima County
Kititas County
Southern Mysilic Company
Korapeda
W. G. McAdoo
Railromits
Tdverpont
Paris
Rotterdam
Genoa
Memorial Day Observed in Yerington United Observance
Memorial Day ceremonies in Yerington drew a large crowd at the cemetery. The program featured remarks by Commander Springer and Dr. Dixon, readings of Gettysburg Address and loyalty pledge, prayers, an oration, and vocal music by local performers.
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United States
Yerington
Columbia
Commander Springer
Dixon
Lincoln
Springer
America
A.S. Phipps
Leavitt
Murelle
Phipps
Arends
Friedhoff
Friedhoff, Jr
Rawson
Freshman Reception At High School Ends In Laughter And Fire
A Freshman reception was held Wednesday at the High School for new students. Guests recited nursery rhymes, sang, spoke, and danced. refreshments followed as the event wrapped up. Joe Lima suffered serious facial and hand injuries when gasoline exposure caused a small fire on his clothing and was taken to Yerington for treatment, resting easy after care.
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Mly Lad
Joe Lima
Antelope Valley Land and Catt Cats
Wats
Tri
Yerington
Notable auction to aid Red Cross funds in Carson
Neva May 29 191R report states wool from White Slouse will be auctioned June 8 1918 at the city park to highest bidder. Bids under 100 dollars are contributions. bids over 100 will deduct 100. County Councils of Defense seek individual mailed or telegraphed bids with payment. Proceeds go to Washington for the President Fund for the American Red Cross. Governor Kametr D. Boyt urges wide publication.
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Carson
Neve
Atylic Park
Sim
Gridley
Taue
American Red Cross
Sanitary Commission
Neva
Washington
America Red Cross
Kametr D. Boyt
Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday Services Notice
The Methodist Episcopal Church invites everyone to 10:00 a m Sunday services at Enticay School with classes for all ages. Pastor J A Dixon Ph D will preach on the Virgin Birth. An 8:00 a m sermon titled The Bible Christ s Book will be delivered.
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Enticay School
Serman
J. A. Dixon
Government plan to irrigate Grand Canyon lands urged
Mrs. H W R Strang of Los Angeles urged the House Waterways Committee to develop the Grand Canyon region. She pressed for transforming semiarid lands for agriculture and creating new industrial power opportunities.
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Grand Canyon
House Waterways Committee
H.W. R. Strang
Los Angeles
Teachers Elected for Yerington Grammar School
At the latest Board meeting the Yerington Grammar School elected a full corps of teachers led by Principal B. G. Bleasdale for 7th and 8th grades. Mrs. Matd Johnson covers 5th and 6th, Mrs. Georgia Maloney 3rd and 4th, Lore Lamberson 1st and 2nd, Boomhauer handles Kindergarten, and Retta Kaiser joins as Kindergarten lead.
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Board of School Trustees
Yeringtote Grammar School
B. G. Bleasdale
Matd Johnson
Georgia Kaufman Maloney
Lore Lamberson
Boomhauer
Retta Kaiser
Johnson
Maloney
Yerington
Idaho Normal School
Salt Lake City
Sioux Falls
Iowa
Sparks
Las Ve
Nevada
Miss Kaiser
San Francisco Normal School
Carson City
Yerlington
United States
Mason Steam Laundry Burns Down in Mason
Early Saturday around 1 o clock the Mason Steam Laundry burned to the ground. Mir aniele Bros, the proprietors, suspect defective electric wiring. Loss estimated at 8500 for the building with 1500 insurance and 150 for clothing destroyed. Citizens saved the dwelling and adjacent business using fire wicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Steam
Miraniele Bros
Lelectric
Mason
Blessedite Family Trip to Los Angeles by Auto
BJ Blessedite and family plan a trip near Monday for about four days to Los Angeles by auto to spend time with his mother.
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Loos Angeles
Nielson Buys Tractor to Replace Horses on Farm
W PF Nielson of Wabuska purchases a tractor at West Hardy Cleveland Track Lagime Tractor, aiming to replace horses across his farm. He plans to use it throughout harvest, expecting lower costs and greater efficiency versus horse labor.
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W. PF. Nielson
Wabuska
Cleveland
Man's Disloyal Remark Sparks Court Warrant
John Parsell a shoe salesman spoke disloyally in J J Hearty's presence. Beatty stated he was not a loyal citizen and a warrant was sworn for Parsell who remains in Judge Wauchard's Courtroom. Parsell may reflect on his imprudent remarks as a guest of Uncle Sam.
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John Parsell
J. J. Hearty
Beatty
Hats Off to Pacific Coast Shipyards
Raster publications praise Pacific Coast shipyards for record shipbuilding speed and tonnage, drawing global attention. Childsen Markey of the Shipping Board notes yards are building ships faster than ever, positioning them to draw business from around the world.
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Raster Publications
Pacific Coast
Yatila
Childsen Markey
The
Shipping Board
America
Yeington Women’s Club War Fund Drive Thanks Mrs Gelder
Mrs J E Gelder thanks Yeington Women’s Club members for their royal assistance in the Red Cross War Fund Drive campaign and commends their excellent work in supporting the effort.
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Red Cross War Fund
Women’s Club of
Yeington
J. E. Gelder
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Emery
Terry Mellowan
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Eland
Noustercine
Mare
Umis
Sergie Fy
McGoway
W. W. Coleman
Methodist Episcopal Church
Nielson
Pacific Coast Shipyards
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