95 years ago
Feb. 12, 1915
Advertisement. I know the best paint to use, says the Little Paint Man. Good prepared paint, such as Sherwin-Williams Paint, will get the best of results. It is made of Pure Lead, Pure Zinc, Pure Linseed Oil and the necessary coloring pigments and driers, all combined according to exact scientific formula, the result of over 40 years' experience in paint making, and mixed and ground by powerful machinery designed especially for the purpose. The result is a paint that covers most surfaces and wears longest. Sold by Howard Bros., Gardnerville.
80 years ago
Feb. 14, 1930
After many years of kidding a great many people into the belief that he had a gold mine of fabulous wealth in Death Valley, from the proceeds of which he was able to charter fast trains across the continent, flash handfuls of shining gold pieces, build castles in Grapevine canyon and otherwise provide paychecks for newspaper sensation mongers, Walter Scott, better known as Death Valley Scotty, has come clean with the frank admission that the only gold mine he ever met up with was A.M. Johnson, a wealthy Chicago insurance man.
50 years ago
Feb. 11, 1960
Widespread property damage, amounting to many thousands of dollars, was still being totaled up in the wake of the second heavy windstorm in a week. The greatest damage occurred Monday when gusts hit peaks estimated at 75 miles per hour. One of the largest buildings destroyed by the wind was a metal barn on the Graham Hollister ranch just north of Genoa. The structure, used to store hay, literally exploded when it was hit by a strong gust of wind. Pieces of the barn flew into the air and one piece struck and broke a telephone pole.
25 years ago
Feb. 14, 1985
Hawaii Week plans have been announced, with action set to begin Mar. 21 and a big Luau celebration and drawing scheduled Mar. 30. Sponsored by The Record-Courier and most of Carson Valley's retail merchants, Hawaii Week is nine days of in-store sales and promotions highlighted by a fundraising dinner party and two Grand Prize trips to Hawaii. Winners will head for the lovely island of Maui, billed as the "best of Hawaii." The two winning couples will have their choice of several luxury beachfront condominiums, a free rental car, and round trip airfare from Reno.
10 years ago
Feb. 9, 2000
A decision on a policy that could restrict residential growth around Minden-Tahoe Airport was tabled after neighboring landowners said they hadn't been given enough information. The Douglas County Planning Commission was scheduled to debate a master plan amendment and other policies that would allow creation of a protective zone covering a one-mile radius around the airports.
A look at past issues of The Record-Courier by Sharlene Irete.
