Pheasants Quail Open Season In Yerington Region
Yerington residents led by Chief of Police Kelly urged a special county meeting to set the hunting season from November 15 to 30. Game Warden Grover approved the order as about 500 sportsmen swarmed the area. Local anecdotes feature George Bradigan’s hunting luck and a rock shooting badger incident by Mr. Phipps.
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Yerington
Kelly
Bertrand and
Wedertz
Court House
Grover
Chase
Yatington
Dunc McKenzie
Missouri
George Bradigan
Carson
George
Lyon County Fish and Game Association Organized
Local sportsmen formed the Lyon County Fish and Game Association at the justice court rooms last Friday night. Elmer Hansen named chairman with Dan McLeod as secretary treasurer. Dues set at $1 yearly to improve hunting and fishing conditions in the area. A meeting is planned for next Friday evening to discuss matters affecting local sportsmen.
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Lyon County Fish and Game Association
Justice Court Rooms
Elmer Hansen
Dan McLeod
Tressurer
Hunters Meeting Notice for Lyon County Fish and Game
Lyon County Fish and Game Association invites members and all hunting and fishing enthusiasts to a meeting at the Justice Court rooms on Friday November 19. Important matters will be discussed and participation is urged. Elmer Hansen, President.
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Lyon County Fish and Game Association
Justice Court Rooms
Elmer Hansen
Yerington Wallpaper Store Announces Large Stock Arrival
Yerington Wallpaper & Paint Company has just received a half car load of wall paper. The firm promotes competitive prices and urges customers not to shop Sears Roebuck or Montgomery Ward.
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Sears & Roebuck
Montgomery, Ward Co
Yerington Wallpaper & Paint Company
Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday schedule announced
The notice lists a Sunday school at 10:00 A.M., a preaching service at 11:00 A.M., and a service at Wabuska or Perry at 2:00 P.M. A Service of Song and Verse is at 7:30 P.M., with a Wednesday service in the Parsonage at 7:30 P.M. Everyone is invited to attend, signed J. A. Dixon, Pastor.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Wabuska
Perry
Erybody
J. A. Dixon
Damage suit over irrigation ditch overflow near Yerington
Bertha Johnston and Charles Johnston sue Romeo Rosaschi and Nichol Land & Stock Co for land damage from water overflow from a ditch near Yerington. The state supreme court heard the case in Carson and the matter was submitted for decision. Plaintiffs allege about 10 acres of alfalfa land became swamp due to the overflow.
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Bertha Johnston
Charles Johnston
Romeo Rosaschi
Nichol Land & Stock Company
Yerington
State Supreme Court
Carson
Friendly contest in Supreme Court in Carson City
The case of Peter Henrichs vs. the Walker River Irrigation District was heard in Carson City. Attorneys R L Waggoner for the plaintiff Norcross and Henley for defense. The decision will settle legality of the district and the irrigation act's constitutionality regarding private capital without government aid. Yerington residents J J Wilson Frank Stickney and Peter Henrichs attended the trial.
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Peter Henrichs
Walker River Irrigation District
Carson City
J. J. Wilson
Frank Stickney
Othe Yerington
Dayton men press parole for Nimrod Urie
Dayton residents Eugene Howard A J Loftus and Chester Barton traveled to Carson to appeal to the state parole board for Nimrod Urie. The board heard Urie’s parole request but took no action. George L Sanford represented Urie and a later meeting is anticipated. Potential employment prospects were noted if Urie were released.
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Eugene Howard
A. J. Loftus
Chester Barton
Dayton
Carson
State
Nimrod Urie
Urie
Barton
Carson News
George L. Sanford
Badly Burned Man Suffering Gas Tank Explosion
Lloyd Griffin was severely burned on his hands and face when a gasoline tank exploded during repair. He had been soldering with a gasoline torch and was rushed to Emergency hospital for treatment after the blast. Griffin believed all fuel had been removed before work began.
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Lloyd Griffin
Griffin
Hunters Among Meyers Drysdale Party in Virginia City
Art Meyers and son of Carson along with George Drysdale and his Virginia City party were among the hunters Monday.
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Art Meyers
Carson
George Drysdale
Virginia City
Legion Dance features boxing exhibition at Lyon County post event
At a Legion post dance in Lyon County last Thursday the floor cleared for boxing bouts. Eight year olds Tommy Mollart and Lyle Waggoner fought to a draw in three burlesque rounds. Kipp Brown vs John Shipley also drew. Amateur lightweight Mollie Malone and Lloyd Heckman of the Olympic Club San Francisco closed the program. Doctor Leavitt timed with a Big Ben alarm clock.
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Lyon County Post
American Legion
Tommy Mollart
Lyle Waggoner
Beaman
Ralph Beaman
Carl Stedman
Kipp Brown
John Shipley
Mollie” Malone
Billy Jordan Beaman
Pacific Coast
Lloyd Heckman
Olympic Club
San Francisco
Hoth Mien
Leavitt
A New Enterprise Ready for Business
The Farmers Mill & Feed Company opens Saturday November 27 1920 inviting all. Each attending lady gets a numbered ticket with prizes for top five numbers. first prize is 100 pounds of Flavo flour. The notice urges patronizing home industry to keep money at home and foster local prosperity.
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Farmers Mill & Feed Company
Routes to desert watering places in the Salton Sea region California
The United States Geological Survey with California engineers issues a guide book series on desert water sources. Brown authored Routes to desert watering places in the Salton Sea region California detailing maps of roads and road logs with mileage and supply notes. Free copies of Water-Supply Paper 490-A can be requested from the Survey Director in Washington or the Los Angeles office.
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United States Geological Survy
Department of the Interior
Congress
Geological Survey
California Department of Engineering
Godie
Salton Sea
California
Brown
United States Geological Survey
Washington, D. C
Federal Building
Los Aneles
Californ
Goldfield Miners Get Raise
A brief strike at Deep Mines Company ended when engineers and shaft men won a 6.50 per day wage, after the general manager initially threatened to close the mine. A Business Men's Association of Yerington formed, appointing a committee to ask the City Council to consider insurance rate reductions tied to new fire apparatus and improvements.
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Deep Mines Company
A. D'Arcy
Business Men's Association of
Yerington
Singer Sewing Machine Agent Tours Nevada Towns
James Boland representing the Singer Sewing Machine Company of Reno is in Yerington promoting machines and prices. He has traveled this territory for nine years and has a large acquaintance with local residents.
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James Boland
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Reno
Yerington
Mr. Boland
The Age of Death and Lifespan Facts
A historic reflection notes that one quarter of people die before age six, half before sixteen, and about one in a hundred reach sixty-five, highlighting early mortality and long life rarity.
Big Gold Dredger Rises Through Canyon Slopes Near Gold Canyon
A large gold dredger near Gold Canyon has advanced hundreds of feet into the canyon, leaving a Boulder-sized spoil pile north of the city. The machine churns on around the clock, with yellow pond waters and mud covering decks. Visitors are welcome to view as operators push the dig deeper, promising continued gold returns and rapidly changing terrain.
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Caroon
Lone Mountain
Gull Canyon
Gold Canyon
He Wanted A Nurse Passes At Press Time
Newcombe rushed in to stop publication of his ad while Hill Johns reviewed the copy. The doctor insisted on including a good-looking trained nurse to assist at operations. Bert notes the complex problems of business life.
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Newcombe
Hill Johns
Bert
Felller
Bridge Opens Soon After Walker River Completion
The concrete bridge over the Walker river at Topaz Mono county passed official inspection by the board of supervisors county surveyor superior judge and county engineers. It will be accepted and opened to traffic shortly. Built at county expense for about $10000.
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Walker River
Topaz
Mono County
Board of Supervisors
City Manager plan under city council review in Elko
Elko Mayor McBride reports the Elko City Council is considering appointing a city manager for next year as city business has grown beyond the capacity of supervisors. He cites over 400 U S cities using the manager plan with proven results.
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McBride
Elko
United States
Kelko Free Press
J J Wilson Visits Revo on Business
J J Wilson traveled to Revo yesterday on a business visit, meeting local contacts and discussing potential deals. The trip emphasized regional commercial ties and future collaboration opportunities with Revo firms.
Forest money distributed to forest reserve counties
Distribution of funds to counties within the forest reserve rounds shows Elko receiving 14247 dollars as the largest share. Washoe gets 258.86 dollars. Four counties do not participate. Other allocations include Clark 204.40, Douglas 195.37, Allmeralda 158.35, Areka 342.42, Flamboldt 3786.49, Lander 688.86, Lincoln 54.47, Lyon 129.53, Mineral 2208.45, Nye 4078.98, White Pine 2356.31.
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Elko
Washoe County
Clark
Douglas
Allmeralda
Areka
Flamboldt
Lander
Lincoln
Lyon
Mineral
Nye
White Pine
Yerington High announces sewing exhibit and event
A public invitation urges attendance at a high school sewing exhibit and food sale in the home economics room on Wednesday the 24th from 1 to 4 PM with tea served. The item notes a sophomore class program on Thursday featuring martial music and armistice day talk by Dr Leavitt, plus early basketball practice and a December 3 match versus Virginia City High School.
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Yerington High
Virginia City High School
Granada
Hony Geonomics
Highway association to hold Reno meeting November 29 30
The Nevada Highway Association calls a special Reno meeting inviting city vectors of the Nevada State highway department and officials from Las Vegas Koan Lovelock Ely Carson City and Reno. Attendees from several Nevada cities are expected to discuss financing and construction matters ahead of the January legislative session and related bills.
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Reno
Ada Highway Association
Nevada
Nevada Highway Association
Nevada State Highway Department
B. B Smith
Las Vegas
RW Tresson
Goodin
Lovelock
Lil Kent
Mallon
Gale St. Hoag
Ely
Tarrington
Carson City
J. A Cardinal
Midwen
J. B. Gelder
Yerington
R. Moore
Tonopah
L. A Lemaire
Battle Mountain
J. C. Durham
Livestock Men Meet In Yerington On Land Tax Topic
The Nevada Livestock Association schedules a November 23 meeting in Yerington to address livestock problems and land taxation. Vernon Metcalf serves as secretary, with speakers including W L Scott of the University of Nevada and W C Noteware, a large landowner and association chairman. This is a sectional meeting alongside events in Elko Winnemucca Lovelock Fallon and Minden, held to boost collective strength and attendance in the District Court room.
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Yerington
Vernon Metcalf
W. L. Scott
University of Nevada
W. C. Noteware
Nevada Livestock Association
Elko
Winnemucca
Lovelock
Fallon
Minden
Cattle drive lands opened for entry in Mason Valley
Lyon County Farm Bureau reports a letter from Senator Henderson announcing that lands within cattle driveways near Mason Valley will open to entry with a sixty day soldier preference. The Interior Department order outlines restoration dates and filing periods for desert or homestead entry, with general public filing beginning February 7. The lands, mostly sandy with beaches along the valley, have no obligation for ditching or loans to entrants, and no act yet guarantees aid for soldier homesteaders. County agent Joe Wilson can provide details. a copy of the order is at the Lyon County Farm Bureau office.
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Lyon County Farm Bureau
Charles I. Henderson
Mason Valley
Department of Interior
Department
Congress
Aructer
Lyon County Farm
Fureau
Countygent
Joe Wilson
Mason Happenings Daily Visitor and Local Notes
W R Coy visited Mason on Thursday then headed to Montana for a short time. Francis Bovarda injured his hand while felling trees and was brought to Mason Hospital for treatment. M Jolson left Saturday for Ludwig to work for Portland Cement Company. Sportsmen Gurr Taloe Dickeron Cook Hillygus Bovekmat hunted Monday. birds were very wild. Ted Byington of Reno was a business visitor Monday. A big dance at Sprage Mall is planned for Saturday November 20 with refreshments by Home & School League.
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W.R. Coy
Montana
Francis Bovarda
Tle
Mason Hospital Oy
M. Jolson
Ludwig
Portlind Cement Company
Messrs
Gurr
Taloe
Dickeron
Cook
Hlllygus
Bovek
Ted Byington
Reno
Sprage Mall
Home & School League
Reno Men Interested in Colusa Oil Wells
Reno men are involved in Mountain House Standard Oil Company wells in Colusa County California where oil has been struck in the second strata. A pump is installed and pumping oil. The venture is part of seven drill projects tied to C C Young and various companies with leases totaling 1200 acres and 200 acres sub leased to another firm. Douglas County Pioneer Dead
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Mountain House Standard Oil Company
Coluka County
Reno
ALC
Ochs
C. C. Young
Colusa County
Caliornia
Commercial Petroleum. of Co
Douglas County
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Mr. Phipps
Supreme Court
the Legion
Farmers’ Mill & Feed Company
Revo
The
Mason
Colusa
Todd
Gardnervile
Mr. Todd
Ile
St [Gnace
Mich
Gardnerville
William Maule
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