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130 Years Ago

A just consideration of the question of an appropriation for sustaining the State University at Elko ... the citizens of Elko, men and women alike, contributed of their substance to build the present University and improve its grounds, with the understanding that the school should be maintained at the expense of the State. All that the representatives of that county ask is that enough money " say eight or ten thousand dollars " be appropriated to continue the experiment for two years longer.

110 Years Ago

Advertisement: "War: The prices on furniture are being slaughtered and cut from head to hyde. Anyone intending to purchase should embrace this opportunity and call at Kitzmeyer's furniture."

70 Years Ago

Mesdames Archie Pozzi, Stanley Sundeen and Misses Virginia Pozzi, Norma Brown, Mildred Reppert, Margaret Bernard, Betty Anderson, Sally Woodgate and Billie Jean Stinson attended the installation of officers of Rainbow girls in Reno.

50 Years Ago

Advertisement: "Carson Theatre " "The Big County" with Gregory Peck, Burl Ives, Charlton Heston"

20 Years Ago

Advertisement: "Carson Dodge " 1988 Plymouth Horizon $8,178; 1989 Plymouth Acclaim $12,295."

10 Years Ago

The Farmer's Market has outgrown its home on Third and Curry streets and will move to the Pony Express Pavilion in Mills Park.

- Sue Ballew is the daughter of Bill Dolan, who wrote this column for the Nevada Appeal from 1947 until his death in 2006.