Local social notes and events amid Liberty Bond drive
Mrs. James Neeley is sick while social visitors flock through Verington and Wabuska. Residents report travels to Reno Las Vegas Fallon and Honolulu style visits. Memorial Day parades and church efficiency meetings feature, plus Henry Baker’s telegram on Raleigh Baker’s death. Lyon County Bank subscribes $40 000 to the Liberty Loan.
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John Freeman
Strosnider
Reno
Fallon
Bas Walker
Baer Walker
J. J. Gelder
Hawaiian Islands
LB. Olds
Fron Simpson
WB. Mann
Smith
Yerington
Williams
Lyon County Bank
Liberty Loan
Liberty Bond drive tops state investment record
A long stream of regional social notes recounts local visits from Blue Stone and Bluestone groups, plans for ball games in Reno canceled, and trips through Yerington and Woodland. Highlights include Allan Hauser’s commission as second lieutenant, James Marton’s recovery, and a Liberty Bond committee led by Boyle with local residents named.
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McMillan Fron Clompson
Yerington
Floyd Becker
Wilder
Atiompson
Mike Marcell
James Marton
Hi Fire
James
Knw
Pittsburg Dolores
Pennair
Patric
Rev Vardy
Ne Fallon Thi Ceek
Las Hive
Chas Varly
Miss Whitman
Boyle
Adamson
O'Sullivanne
Leavitt
Whittan
Reery Goserior Boyle
Liberty
Vermaton
Gee I. Willis
J. J. Wil A
Warren Hanser
Clark Guild
Pohe
Gallagher
J. Freayport
Masom Nert Laws
Mra
Estes Crunnel
Los Angeles
Monta Semme
Rovtie
Will Selooley
Dayton
Gladys Colquhoun
University of Nevada
Frank Hinson
Nevaiht Street
Omipsen
Rene
Tambis
Reno
Recipes for Killing Flies in Household Use
Government guidance outlines fly control using mallehyde and sodium salicylate as safe for home use. It notes these are easier to handle than arsenic and not dangerous to children, with simple dilutions: three teaspoonfuls of the concentrated formaldehyde solution per pint of water, and three teaspoonfuls of the pure chemical per pint of water.
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United States
Valley's water woes push for drainage now
A Mason Valley speaker warns that excess irrigation and ponding deepen soil salinity and raise the water table. He urges urgent action to drain fields, reduce irrigation waste, and protect the valley from widespread saltgrass growth and ruined farms.
Asparagus Use and Canning Tips From Mason Valley
The article notes asparagus grows wild in Mason Valley and highlights the green variety as best for immediate use or canning. It offers simple preparation steps, including trimming, washing, and boiling 15 to 20 minutes, with served butter or sauces. Also covers creamed asparagus, tips as salad, and a basic asparagus soup. Canning tips describe the three lay method and sterilization timing, stressing careful jar and lid sterilization for home use. It mentions using remaining stalks for decorative autumn branches.
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Mason Valley
Registration Facts For World War I Draft Notices
Avigadier General Crowder appeals to press to publish essential facts about the registration. All male citizens born June 6 1886 to June 5 1896 inclusive must register unless in active military service. Registration is June 5 1917 at home precinct, in person or via a proxy if allowed by clerks. Penalty is up to one year imprisonment for failure. the text warns of broader consequences and confusion in the draft process.
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X.Y. Z
Mason Valley
Held
Ood Jaid
Vis Limate
Walker Lake
Uty Howdy
Avigadier
Crowder
Jude Advocate
Aml
Miursha
United Viet
Regular Army
Rexlar Army Reserve
Militia Borean
Marine Corps
Coast Guard Naval Militia
Naval Reserve Force
Marine Corps Reserve
National Volunteers
Navy Department
Strayed Horses Reported Near Pasture
Notice from Joan R Ross seeking information on two missing horses. One dark bay with a branded quarter circle O on the right flank and one bay with a star and branded V on the right.
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Star
Wdyt
Joan R. Ross
Lost horses at Pioneer Stable in Yerington area
Four two year olds unbranded a yearling unbranded a high by mare branded with circles and a old bay gelding missing from Pioneer Stable N Raymond Andre Drake. Reward offered for their return to Andre Drake Pioneer Stable Yerington area.
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Andre Drake
Pioneer Stable
Yeringto
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Queen OF the Valley
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West Hardware CO
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