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95 years ago

Jan. 22, 1915

Advertisements. Gardnerville Laundry located at the H.F. Beste House. With each bundle of washing amounting to 50 cents or more, we will give a ticket entitling the holder thereof to a chance in a drawing, the first prize being a solid gold watch valued at $50. Second prize, gold filled watch valued at $30. Third prize, solid 14 k gold chain. Watches and chain either for lady or gent.

A Buick automobile would gladden the hearts of every member of your family. We carry a complete line of tires tubes, spark plus and dependable auto supplies. C.O.D. Garage.

Ford the universal car. Lower prices on Ford car buyers to share in profits. Effective from August 1, 1914 to August 1, 1915. Touring car, $490. Runabout, $440. Town car, $690.

80 years ago

Jan. 24, 1930

Since several storms have occurred in the mountains, much speculation has been indulged here relative to the snowfall at Twin Lakes, a number believing that at least 14 feet of snow covered the ground in that region. From the office of the P.G. & E. at Placerville it was learned yesterday that the snow covering at Twin Lakes was 55 inches of solid packed snow. One year ago at this date the snow covering there was 43 inches, indicating that conditions are much more favorable that one year ago.

50 years ago

Jan. 21, 1960

Photo caption. Two of the spark plugs of the league leading Douglas Tigers this year are Harold Wyatt and John Manke. Both are seniors and veteran all-round athletes. Wyatt, 5'11", 160 pounds, is playing his fourth year of varsity basketball and has won three varsity football letters. He is captain of the 1960 basketball team. He hopes to continue his education and become a coach. In addition to his studies and sports, he drives one of the school buses and does ranch work. Manke is the fastest man on the Tiger squad. He has been an outstanding sprinter on the track team and halfback on the football team. He is 5'8" and weighs 150. He works after school at his father's sawmill and during summer at a meat market and service station. He hopes to eventually play professional football or baseball.

25 years ago

Jan. 17, 1985

County commissioners and employees, making up a standing-room-only crowd at the old Courthouse, bade farewell to M.D. "Doc" Meyer last week, sending him off with a plaque and a resolution commending the ex-commission member for his community service.

10 years ago

Jan. 19, 2000

Letters to the Douglas County Commission urge the board to oppose a proposal to designate part of the Black Rock-High Rock Canyon area north of Gerlach as a national conservation area. The letters express the concern that if the Black Rock area gets a conservation area tag, Douglas County's Pine Nut Mountains will be next.

A look at past issues of The Record-Courier by Sharlene Irete.