Bid Controversy Over Prison Cells Sparks Tax Money Debate
The article recalls a comedic sketch about sharing a dollar for half, then critiques a prison cell contract award. It contrasts bid prices 119000 and 191000, with 70000 difference, noting opposition by Governor Dickerson’s critics and defense by Secretary Douglas. It questions press bias and overstates state spending while defending the lowest bidder’s prior prison work and delivery of locking devices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
John Kernell
St. Louis
Douglas
Stoddard
The
Reno Gazette
Dickerson
Gazette
Prince Albert
Dicker
D Ny
Denver S. Dickerson
Douglass
Soo
There Are Others At Phebe Record Calls For Cleanliness
The Phebe Record urges city residents to improve sanitation after a typhoid case and warns officials and the grand jury to enforce sanitary laws. It laments abominable conditions, stresses civic pride, cleanup, and cordiality to attract and keep residents and prevent disease.
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Grand Jury
Why Some Towns Grow and Attract People
The text describes towns thriving due to enterprising men who invest time and money to develop infrastructure. They build, organize firms, attract factories, secure railroads, push public improvements, and promote the city to newcomers through circulars and newspaper notices.
City Visitors Bring Kind Words and Growth to Town
The text highlights visitors making locals feel welcome and the town’s progressive appeal. It stresses that pleasant remarks about residents and enterprises, including Chen and Itis, help attract strangers and foster community pull. Each person’s friendly word is seen as a key to a welcoming, growing town.
Cheap Skate Newspapers and the Shift in Editorial Tone
A critique notes a change in charades era papers toward stronger typography and independent voice. It warns against lavish praise ads and circus-ticket tradeoffs, saying such fluff is fading. Editor Haworth of Reese River Reveille questions the Goldfield Tribune’s political arguments.
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Pontike
Eeitor Haworth
Reese River Reveille
Goldfield Tribune
Brother Haworth
Pritic
German Coach Worse Stltarr Grand 3909 Stationed for 1910
Notice states the German Coach Worse Stltarr Grand 3909 will be stationed at Rosaschi's or John Snyder ranch for the 1910 season. For turnis, see R Rosaschi or CA McLood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosaschi
John Snyder
Turnis
R. Rosaschi
CA. McLood
Sheriff Sale Notice in Lyon County Nevada 1910
The court orders the sale of Grant Moles property to satisfy an execution in the First Judicial District of Nevada. On July day, 1910, at 11 AM to 1 PM, the front door of the Lyon County Court House in Dayton will auction the unallotted and undivided interests in Lots 9 and 10 in Block 6 and in Lots 6 7 9 10 in Block 3 Verington County. Sheriff D P Randall notes the costs.
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Guy
W McAlliser
Grant Mofer
Tyne
Verington
Yen
Newari
Court House
Dayton
Lye County
Nevada
Sid
COSIS
Randall
Lyon County
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Yerington Times
James F. O'Brien
Advertisin
Yerington
James F. O’brien
Fallon
Prnor
F. L. Littell
Agency For International Stock (Food and Remedies
Post Office
Yerington, Ney
Nugent's Shoe Shop
Commer
Cial
J. M. Feeny
Dealme
Generat Jrchandise
Wabuska
New
Chinauure Hermes Rebeul
Ariales
Heefuersy
Lyon County Bank
Yerington, Nevada
Jhdson GR. Smith
ROYAL
Standard Typewriter
Royal Typewriter CO
Royal Typewriter Bldg
Market St
San Francisco
Cal
New York
Pioneer Livery Stables
Lower Main Street
Broadway
Lloyd & Simkins
Leaviet Big
Geo W. Liovd
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