130 Years Ago
A model "reformer" " Clem Berry was carrying a banner which was inscribed, "Go and hear Dr. D. Bank McKenzie which said the "rum shops must go!" through the streets and while he was engaged in his missionary work, he was "as drunk as a biled owl." He won't do; try another.
110 Years Ago
Seats reserved at Steinmetz Drug Store for people of this city to have an opportunity to see one of the most wonderful inventions of the age " the Edison Projectoscope. The scenes that are produced move in as life and anyone who has ever witnessed the exhibition of one of these wonderful machines will desire a second visit. Tonight's scenes include the war with Spain, parades, boxing contest. Prices 15, 25 and 35 cents.
70 Years Ago
Great Britain warned Hitler that armed destruction of European states will be opposed by every means.
50 Years Ago
Who can vote in Carson election? Gerry Lamb city clerk reported that a voter must be a resident of Nevada for the last six months, must be a resident of Ormsby County for the last 30 days and must be a resident of the voting precinct for the last 10 days.
20 Years Ago
Advertisement: "Carson City Nugget Night Owl Specials: Two eggs, one sausage patty, hash browns, toast and jelly or two slices of thick French toast, syrup, and two strips of bacon 99 cents. Carson City Nugget, "The Happiest Casino in the World"
- Sue Ballew is the daughter of Bill Dolan, who wrote this column for the Nevada Appeal from 1947 until his death in 2006.