Weights and Measures Law Goes Into Effect in Nevada
The new weights and measures law took effect June 1 under the University of Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station. Professor S C Dinsmore leads enforcement with assistants M Bh Kennedy and Silas K E Rosa. The program will proceed gradually to avoid hardship for merchants, with scales inspected and corrected to protect buyers.
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Free University Scholarship Offered by Regents of Nevada
The Regents of the University of Nevada plan to award a $100 scholarship to each county in Nevada for graduates from any county high school who need aid and intend to enroll at the University of Nevada. A committee led by the county superintendent and high school principals will select recipients, with August 1 1911 deadlines and county eligibility rules outlined.
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J. H. Stupps
Good Money in Hog Business
An Imperial California Standard article notes hog traders expect price cycles, with a theory that every fourth year prices dip. Despite earlier declines and heavy losses in 1907, hogs now trade around 6 cents a pound with imports from the Middle West. Even if prices stay low, a margin remains, and steady producers who set and maintain a 70 cent per pound standard can profit across cycles.
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Nevada prepares code of laws for 1912 distribution
The Nevada code commission reports the new code will replace Cutting's compilation and be ready by September with Supreme Court certification. Printing is underway though proofreading and indexing cause delays. The code, modeled after Western states, takes effect January 1, 1912.
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Slot Machines to Pay License
Adamson issues a circular clarifying state licensing for gambling devices. Billiard tables, pool halls face a $5 quarterly license per table. Slot machines for merchandise premiums require a $20 quarterly device license. Druggists with liquor licenses cannot sell alcohol unless authorized by a physician. Sheep licenses reference 1901 statutes. Commisaries and boarding houses tied to other industries need a restaurant license. Cigarette sales governed by sections 1247 and 1251.
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Rodents to be Examined for Plague Study
A letter to Dr. Lee requests permission to send two men to shoot ground squirrels prairie dogs and bush rats for examination. The aim is to determine if the plague infection has spread from rural California rodents to Nevada wildlife. Permission is granted and the workers will proceed to Nevada at once. Carson News. The store TIMES is on sale at Burner's.
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Mining stock void for lack of mineral discovery
Colorado case holds mining corporation issued full paid stock for no consideration as no mineral was proven at the site. The decision notes many claims reach patent without real ore, yet U.S. law requires discovery to validate a location. Salt Lake Mining Review. A delightful smoke Kecalon Reed cigars at the Bank parlor.
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Fire limits ordinance and construction rules for Verington
The article outlines Verington's fire limits ordinance detailing where new or altered buildings may be erected within the fire limits, boundaries by streets, and exceptions for residences. It sets exterior wall materials, prohibits frame structures, mandates brick or stone chimneys, specifies flue and pipe requirements, and requires electrical installations to comply with the National Electrical Code.
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City of Yerington adopts building safety enforcement rules
The city council gains power to halt construction, repair, or alteration of buildings deemed dangerous. Inspectors or police may enter sites. violations incur fines up to 30 dollars and six months in jail, with penalties for each day of noncompliance. Mayor Valamanks signed into effect May 27.
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