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Newspaper
Yerington Times
Location
Yerington, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1912
Page
2
William Howard Taft secured the Republican nomination at Chicago last Saturday while Theodore Roosevelt urged his bid. The piece credits Taft with a successful presidency and predicts he will win reelection, noting the party’s nominating contest will soon be forgotten by patriots.
The Nevada Copper Belt Railroad faces criticism of its timetable but argues the schedule suits Southern Pacific connections and current district needs. The line plans to extend to Yerington, promising improved passenger and freight service and better cooperation with larger networks despite past financial challenges.
Farmers in the northern end of the valley drill deep wells to secure irrigation water. Early results show sufficient flow at depths of 0 to 200 feet, with pure soft water suitable for pumping. Electric power is expected to replace gas engines, and the city system supports future growth and potential artesian wells on the main pumping site.
Report notes George Wingfield has not signaled willingness to take the U S Senate seat but Democratic papers fear he will accept. They quip his only qualification may be his sack, implying prior spice about his credentials in a caustic tone.
Clark leads the field as of this writing while Wilson gains ground, with no Democratic candidate officially chosen in Baltimore up to now.
The entry references a preparation of Precide mixed with water and cites the Lawsoney S Office on Main. It notes a standard method for dilution and usage guidance as recorded in the local department filing.
An editorial argues that knowing how matters more than formal schooling for mine leaders. It cites a lapse when a pump failure halted operations until an expert fixed it, prompting a humorous before and after bill: 25 cents for fixing pump and one dollar for knowing how. The anecdote underscores practical skill over credentials in mining success.
A reflection on domestic life emphasizing the mother’s role in shaping a home with ideals beyond food and shelter. It argues homes must inspire character, not merely provide basics, and calls for love, truth, honor, patience, and thoughtful guidance to lift the family.
United States Land Office notices Kennedy Consolidated Gold Mining seeks patent for Red Top No 1 and No 3 Lodes along with Buckskin and Red Top Fraction lodes in Pine Nut Mining District Douglas County Nevada. Describes survey plats, bearing trees, post corners, and area totals for the Buckskin and Red Top claims with references to prior notice and locations in Douglas County records.
Notice outlines an application for permission related to a public war of a jewel, with names and dates blurred. The document mentions State of Caltaents and references a public sale action. Details are incomplete and partially illegible.
Notice announces a land sale in Cars Wy New Tih with details of place and date. The county and local authorities reference listing, publication date June 24 and various names appear, indicating official action and eligibility.
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