QUA FARMERS WILL KEEP HERD RECORD
At a Wellington meeting six Smith Valley dairymen agreed to maintain herd records for one year to assess income from alfalfa hay and pasture sales for dairy cows. Prof W E Scott discussed cow testing and Washoe County work, Alfred Peckham cited doubling his herd production, helped by purebred sires grain silage alfalfa hay and milking three times daily. Scott plans to return the first week of July to assist start tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Wellington
Smith Valley
W. E. Scott
Washoe County
Alfred Peckham
Model Dairy
Reno
Scott
Mr. Peckham
Peckham
Prof
Wenzel Forms Test on Carson River Tailings Plant
J. W. Wenzel of Virginia City with partners has optioned the Carson river reduction plant four miles below Dayton and claims control of the Douglas tailings. He now operates a crew to test the plant to justify finalizing the deal. The owning company was declared bankrupt by a Utah district court nearly two years ago, with the option granted by the court receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Wenzel
Virginia City
Dayton
Carson River
District Court of
Utah
Rerceiver
Book of passes lost by railroad VP found in Penrose car
O E McCormack vice president of Southern Pacific spent two days in Yerington last week and telegraphed Reno Friday that he misplaced a book with passes and valuables. Senator Penrose was informed and Chief Kelly traced McCormack’s movements. the book was recovered from a cushion in Penrose’s automobile after a thorough search. No reward was offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. McCormack
Southern Pacific Railroad
Yerington
Reno
Senator Penrose
Chief Kelly
McCormick
Yeington
Penrose
Legion Delegates Picked for Carson Convention
Mrs Muriel Allenwood Mrs James Bernard Mrs G E Leavitt and Mrs Rita Millar were elected delegates to the American Legion Auxiliary convention to be held in Carson this week The alternates are Mrs Bertha Hillygus Mrs Maul Welsh and Leona Barr Lyon County Post members chosen to attend Carson are Ralph Beaman I Scnacht Chester Kaufman Will Johns and James Bernard are alternates
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muriel Allenwood
James Bernard
G. E. Leavitt
Rita Millar
American Legion Auxiliary
Carson
Bertha Hillygus
Maul Welsh
Leona Barr
Lyon County
American Legion
Ralph Beaman
I. Scnacht
Chester Kaufman
Will Johns
MOUNTING WEDDING BELLS IN YERINGTON AREA
County Clerk Ruel Lothrop and Mrs. Julia Kelly were married in Reno on Decoration Day. Friends of the couple in the Neighbors of Woodcraft held a pleasant party for the newlywed pair on Wednesday evening, marking a bright social note in Yerington.
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Ruel Lothrop
Julia Kelly
Yerington
Reno
Woodcraft
Yerington residents urged to use city mower to curb weeds
To prevent fires many Yerington property owners rely on the city mowing machine to cut overgrown grass and weeds around town. Those wishing to comply with the ordinance must apply to Chief Kelly for permission to use the city mower. Mr and Mrs Don Jolly were weekend guests at the Minden Inn in Minden. Mrs Mary Barton departed Monday for Carson to visit her daughter Mrs F W Ingram.
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Yerington
Chief Kelly
Mrs
Don Jolly
Minden Inn
Minden
Mary Barton
Carson
F. W. Ingram
Fallon Routs Yerington in Extra News Sporting Clash
Fallon built a 5 0 lead through two innings and held Yerington scoreless until the seventh when Yerington rallied for six runs. Fallon then capitalized on errors in the eighth and added two more in the ninth, finishing Fallon 2 Yerington 8.
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Yerington
Fallon
Yeringtoin
Remembrance and visits in Mason community
Henry Streeter died at home in Mason after a long illness. The funeral was held at Yerington cemetery last Friday. Mrs. Streeter traveled to Riverside, California with her brother-in-law for an extended visit. Juanice Bennett from Grass Valley visits the Talboe family in Western Nevada Mine. Several locals attended the funeral of Henry Streeter and a marriage of Mike and Jamice Bennett surprised friends in Bridgeport, California.
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Henry Streeter
Mason
Yerington
Jeney
Cecelia Carney
C. O. de Gra
Jess Breuner
Fallon
Elmo Banner
Antelope Valley Ranch
Juanita Talboe
Nevada
Mike
Bridgeport
Cal
A. G. Barlow
Coal land rush near Wabuska draws filings
Mrs Minnie Bray, a register, reports a flood of patent applications for coal lands at the United States Land Office in Wabuska. Mineral County also shows activity but less due to distance from rail, while most filings come from San Francisco residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabuska
United States Land Office
Minnie Bray
Mineral County
San Francisco
Bray
Roberts Joins Nevada GOP Senate Race
Ex congressman E. E. Roberts announces bid for U S Senate as part of a Nevada GOP field that includes Peter Buel Sam Arentz Charles Chandler Lydia Adams Williams while boilerplate McNeil holds back. The Times laments the tough fight ahead for the five stalwarts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Roberts
U. S. Senate
Nevada
Peter Buel
Las Vegas
Sam Arentz
Charles Chandler
Lydia Adams-Williams
McNeil
the Times
Paddy
Editor Takes Vacation Travels To Houlder Dam Project
State Engineer Scrugham and J A McCarthy publisher of the Times left Saturday for a motor trip to the Houlder dam site where one of the world’s greatest storage reservoirs is to be built. Interior Department engineers and engineers from all interested states will attend the event.
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Scrugham
J. A. McCarthy
the Times
Houlder Dam
Interior Department
Chief Mccormick visits Lyon county to discuss irrigation and freight
ANSRCAD Chief visits Yerinton area to tour farms in Mason and Smith valleys with County Agent Buckman Senator Penrose J J Wilson and Clark J. Guild. He spoke at a Brooks Hotel dinner praising local prospects and urging cattle and hog focus over alfalfa. Discussion highlighted need for better freight rates and Copper Belt absorption by Southern Pacific to spur copper mines and local employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. McCormick
Southern Pacific Company
Mason and Smith Valleys
Thomas Buckman
Senator Penrose
J. J Wilson
Clark J. Guild
McCormick
Yerington
Brooks Hotel
Lyon County
Mr. McCormick
Southern Pacific
Mr. Wilson
Thompson
Who’ll Be Mascot for Yerington Team Contests Held
A mascot contest opens Tuesday to choose the Yerington baseball club mascot. Any boy from Yerington or nearby may enter. Votes cost one cent each and are tallied each Saturday for the Sunday game winner. The winner travels with the team on away games with expenses paid. Votes accepted at Wests Hardware Co. A Fabri & Co. and Granada Theater to T V Damon.
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Yerington
West's Hardware Co
A. Fabri & Co
Granada Theater
T. V. Damon
Boys Outnumber Girls at Home in Orphans' Home
Statistics by Superintendent George Cowing show sixty boys and fifty two girls at the state orphans home. Seventeen are full orphans and sixty four are half orphans, with thirty one parents living. Population rose from ninety to 112 in eighteen months, a 24.4 percent increase. Ormsby county has eleven residents and Washoe forty one, with other counties contributing the remainder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cowing
Cowing
Ormsby County
Washoe
Shoes Shining Inside Sign Spotted in Main Street Barbershop
A sign in a Main Street barbershop window proclaims that shoes are shined inside, drawing attention to a service tucked within the shop. The display underscores the blend of grooming and footwear care offered in the local business.
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Main Street
WaBushka Youth Faces Charge After $10 Bad Check
Dan Peterson, 17, son of Parley and Johnanna Peterson of Wa busska, was arrested by Chief Kelly on a complaint from Kash and Karry. He is charged with passing a worthless $10 check. Preliminary hearing held before Justice Blanchard. Bank bookkeeper Ethel Welsh testified no account existed. Bail set at $500. District Court next Thursday. prosecutor may ask Juvenile Court Judge Hart to send him to reform school for moral benefit.
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Dan Peterson
Parley
Johnanna Peterson
Wabuska
Chief Kelly
Yefington Mercantile Company
Kash & Karry
Young Peterson
Justice of the Peace Blanchard
Frank E. Hanson
Mason Valley Bank
Ethel Welsh
Peterson
District Attorney Guild
Hart
Reform School
Very Ill J Monahan Con fined By Pneumonia
J Monahan, confined to his home for six weeks, remains very ill. An influenza attack months ago led to pneumonia, and friends fear for his recovery though hoping his rugged constitution will pull him through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Monahan
W E Reading Celebrates Eightieth Birthday in Wellington
Welling ton merchant W E Reading marked his 80th birthday on the 13th with greetings and handshakes from friends. A former Bodie trader, he later settled in Wellington and has run a large retail store for nearly two decades, witnessing Smith valley’s growth and expressing faith in the Walker River District’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. ES Reading
Wellington
Mr. Reading
Smith Valley
Bodie
Walker River
Just Around the Corner theater revue tease
A vivid East Side drama promises laughs and tears as two girls, a mother, a son, and two men navigate loyalty and love amid New York’s bustling streets. The piece contrasts with glossy wealth and highlights fragile human struggles, delivering a rare happy hour for audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Great East Side
Postoffice Changes At Yerington Public Notice
Mrs Leona Butler resigns after four years at the Yerington post office effective July 8. Mrs Muriel Allenwood will succeed her. Patrons regret the loss of Mrs Butler but public endorsement favors the new appointee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Butler
Yerington
Butler
Muriel Allenwood
Allenwood
The Kiss Gag at the Circus Turns On a Man
A late 19th century circus drew Lyon county money and featured a notorious kissing act. The “kissing lady” greeted attendees and tormented men with embraces before revealing she was a scruffy man. Judge Manchard and Bob Dyer reacted to the risqué routine with mixed shock.
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Lyon County
Judge Manchard
Bob Dyer
Reno Gazzette Speculation on Wingfield Successors
Harry Jones of the Reno Gazette reports that three prominent Republicans are named as possible successors to George Wingfield as Nevada party leaders. W. H. Simmons declines to run. Frank H. Norcross of Reno and Joseph I. Wilson of Yerington are urged to seek the gubernatorial nomination or national committee roles, but Wilson has resisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Jones
Reno Gazette
George Wingfield
Nevada
W. H. Simmons
Frank.h. Norcross
Reno
Joseph I. Wilson
Yerington
Wilson
All Around Town Notes From Yerington Nevada
Jessie Kay of Reno visiting the Frank Robinson family was thrown from a horse and sustained a broken arm. Mrs J Sweat plans to leave for Carson tomorrow. Numerous local families hosted guests and enjoyed a lively Saturday party with the Razeberry orchestra, ice cream, and cake at the Stra snider homestead south of Yerington. Emily Damin of Lovelock visits the Swasey residence on Pearl Street. The Yerington Woman's Club held its annual picnic at Mack Wilson ranch. A baseball benefit dance is advertised at Rink Hall Saturday night. News from Long Beach reports Jim Nugent company strikes oil producing 300 barrels daily. A. B. Lowman of Guggenheim mining interests arrived from San Francisco. A baby girl was born to John McGowan's family. Rev John Dixon of the Methodist church is ill and under doctor care.
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Jessie Kay
Reno
Frank Robinson
Ari
Aaecee
J. Sweat
Carsott
James Bartow
J. Baler
O. H. Swasey
C2 Milne
Doris
Farm Bureau Will Get You a Job This Summer
The farm bureau office will act as a free employment agency this summer. Men seeking work should register at the bureau, and farmers should phone in their needs to see if men are available. Labor shortages may force hay crews to Reno or rely on Reno agencies, with two daily bus trips between Bellot and Yerington easing access.
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Farm Bureau
Reno
Beliot
Yerington
Reno Ist
Granada Theatre Program Tonight through Tuesday
Granada Theatre offers a diverse lineup with Miss Dupont in Shattered Dreams and Winners of the West, plus Idol of the North and Just Around the Corner. Daily admissions range 10 to 50 cents, with specials on Sunday.
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Miss Dupont
Pathe News
Loth
Dorothy ‘Dalton
Cosmopolitan
Fannie Iurst
Paramount Magazine
Lawyer
For Sale and Local Travel Notes in Carson Area
A fragment lists items for sale including a Book of Knowledge collection with 216 specimen cabinets and equipment. The note also mentions travel and family updates: Miss Dorothy Carroll returning from Oakland with relatives Yvette and LeRoy Ambrose, summer plans with grandparents, Frank Simpson traveling from Reno to Bridgeport, Calif.. Warren Mollart and Mrs Mollart to Yerington. Karl Mayse slowly improving. Mrs Luly Ross and Dorothy departing to Reno then Auburn and Mendocino City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Carroll
Yerington
Oakland
Frank Simpson
Reno
Bridgeport
Calid
Luly Ross
Dorothy
Average Life Expectancy in Historical Report
Authorities give the average duration of human life as about thirty three years. One quarter die before age sixteen, and only about one in a hundred live to sixty five. Deaths are estimated at sixty per a minute, 97,780 daily and 35,689.98 yearly. Births run about seventy per thousand, 100,800 daily and 5,702,000 yearly.
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Siatyeerep
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Legion
Wabuska Coal
Chuehill Elke
Esmeralda Lander Lyon Mineral
Pershing
White Pine Humboldt
Bad Ghegk
I W. E. Reading
Young
Granada
J. J. Wilson
Emily Damin
Lovelock
Pearl Street
Yerington Woman's Club
Mack Wilson Ranch
Rink Hall
Long Beach
California
Jim Nugent
A. B. Lowman
Guggenheim
John McGowan
Babe
Leavitt
John Dixon
Methodist Church
Granada‘ Theatre
Ct “Book of Knowledge
Naire Sonie's
Knights of Pythias Temorial
Mstees
G. H. McConaughy
Karl Mayse
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