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Newspaper
Yerington Times
Location
Yerington, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1908
Page
2
The Yerington Times urges rural free delivery, notes Reno’s July celebration, predicts an eclipse June 28, and critiques procrastination in advertising. It reports reduced stock shipment rates by Southern Pacific to July 1 and discusses state police, Roosevelt, water works bonds, and bank failures. It praises tax collection in Lyon county.
Mining men across the state show interest in the Yerington district. A combined effort by Yerington Buckskin Morningstar Granite and Mountain View could raise awareness nationwide. Requests arrive from eastern publications for newsletters and reliable copper strike information. Nevada’s Harry Davis of Elko graduates Annapolis, ranking eighth in a class of 201 as Lyon County aims to build a local high school to enable more outreach.
A satirical column mocks local officials and candidates in Nevada. It notes county leaders delaying renomination, while figures like Jemimy Smith of Reno and Frank Kilborn pursue bee and newspaper ventures. Lew Rogers in Goldfield leads syndicate wealth with potential Senate ambitions.
A Nevada Justice Court summons warns Buckskin Bullion Mining Company to answer a $159.50 claim secured as a lien on two mining claims in Lyon County. It details labor owed for 1967 at $4.50 per day, credits of $240.50, and $187.50 remaining, with attorney fees and foreclosing costs. Andrew Guttery, attorney, represents the plaintiff.
Notice dated May 14 1908 states Walker Lake Gold Mining and Milling Co Reno Washoek County Nevada applied to the Nevada State Engineer for permission to appropriate public waters. Plan includes dam on Willow Canyon north of canyon about a quarter mile from Walker Lake shore with two cubic feet per second conveyed by pipe for domestic and power use and water returned to stream as noted in publication sequence May 30 to June 20 1908.
A playful Deestrick Skule program features a-musical bits and a surprise. The evening promises living pictures from Mrs Dr Vaughn Mrs Willis Slauson and Mrs W E B Hannon with a roll call of quirky pupils and names, followed by a keg beer at the Golden State saloon.
Application 904 reports Paul Gaston of Reno Washoe County seeks permission under statute to appropriate public waters from Easter river to power a reservoir and pipeline system. The project would divert up to 1000 cubic feet per second via dam and ditch then return water to the stream just above Matthews or Grunt ranch. Dates of publication span May 23 to June 13, 1908. Signed State Engineer Wank R Nicholas.
The Republican Congressional Committee offers 150 for the best article on why the party should win next November. Open to all, judging factors include style, argument, facts, and persuasiveness. Manuscripts must be mailed by July to the Literary Bureau, Metropolitan Bank Building, Washington, DC. winners receive a check around August 15.
Application by Mining & Milling Co. of Reno Washoe Nevada to appropriate public waters from Dead Man's Canyon for domestic use. Plan calls for dam and 100 cfs conveyed by pipes to points of use, with water returned to stream. First publication appears May 30. Signed Nicholas, State Engineer.
A local tavern, the Golden State Saloon, serves keg draught to patrons amid an informal evening. Regulars report steady prices and a casual social scene with no major incidents recorded.
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