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Newspaper
Yerington Times
Location
Yerington, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1917
Page
2
Yerington post office records show a second class mail matter entry addressed to THE YERINGTON TIMES. Communications should be directed there and all remittances payable to THE YERINGTON TIMES.
The article argues the United States fights the German government not the people, detailing Prussian rule and property-based suffrage. It urges total war effort, funding, and production, citing McAdoo on finances and warning only absolute victory suffices. It also notes the Yeringin City Band's first open air patriotic concert and community support for the war effort.
The Nevada Railroad Commission forwarded strong objections to the Interstate Commerce Commission against proposed weight rate increases. The Western Pacific Railroad through its colonization department plans land reclamation in California and Nevada with water secured by pumping. A Gardnerville ranch reports 40 tons of wheat held for high prices, while others stockpile foodstuffs. A severe storm hit Carson Valley, killing several cattle and striking ranchers’ buildings. In Tonopah, Jefferson old and Silver Mining Company assets were acquired for over 200000 with bonds and options on stock. White Pine County received 43146.33 as bullion tax from Nevada Consolidated Copper Company, a record county revenue high for the year.
John Junker lies seriously ill at his home east of town with a mix of disorders. Dr. F. H. Baker vaccinating stock for anthrax, Miss Marie Lawshe returns to Glendale, California, after a visit with H. D. Lawshe. Memorial Day at Schurz featured Bishop A. W. Leonard and other church and mission leaders with services, flowers, and a reinterment funeral for Edward John.
Repair work at Sandmann’s continues at full blast with crews active on site. Local residents report noise and dust as renovation speeds up, while contractors say improvements aim to restore operations promptly.
Bertha Snyder named executrix of Minnie Heinleben deceased by Lyon County District Court on May 24 1917 notice to creditors to file claims within three months from first publication dated May 26 1917. Clark J Guild acts as attorney for the estate. First publication May 26 1917.
Andrew Drake at Pioneer Stable in Yerington reports four unbranded horses including a two year old and a four year old, plus a big bay mare branded with circles, and an old bay gelding. A $50 reward is offered for their return.
Fragmentary OCR text shows an unclear personal or business notice. Mentions long practical experience and a phone number 484, but lacks other identifying details such as name, place, or service.
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