95 years ago
July 16, 1915
Alfalfa's not only good feed for dairy cows, but properly treated is a cure for several human ailments. Delicious candy is also made from alfalfa, while alfalfa meal finely ground makes delicious bisquits and it is a safe bet that if alfalfa was widely grown in Germany as in this country, the chemists of that country would have long ago found a way to make it into bread for the soldiers. Now comes a Carson Valley man with a new use for alfalfa. By cutting when in full bloom and putting the blossoms through a certain process, known only to him, he has been able to make the sweetest and most fragrant perfume yet devised. The discoverer of this new perfume does not care for any notoriety at this time and for that reason his name is being withheld.
80 years ago
July 18, 1930
Monday was the hottest day of the season, the thermometer climbing to 101 degrees. Thunder showers have threatened since last Saturday and for a brief duration, rain fell out of a clear sky, much to the surprise of local people. The weather has been ideal for curing hay and farmers report that the first crop of alfalfa is going into the stack in splendid condition. With the next week the major portion of the first crop will be harvested and with grain ripening it will not be long before binders and harvesters will be at work.
50 years ago
July 14, 1960
Photo caption: Sculptor Rudy Vargas of Los Angeles, internationally known in his field, puts finishing touches to a Pony Express monument being constructed by William Harrah of Reno and Lake Tahoe to be dedicated at Stateline July 20 as part of 100th anniversary observances of the famed pioneer mail-carrying system. An exact replica, but done entirely in bronze, is planned. When finished, it will be placed in a permanent location at Stateline to be on display for all time as a fitting and lasting tribute to the Pony Express.
25 years ago
July 11, 1985
Photo caption. Ace in the hole. Any player who can fire a hole-in-one of the fourth hole at the Carson Valley Golf Course during the Heritage Days tournament will drive home in this 1985 Chevrolet Sprint. The automobile is one of several prizes being offered as part of the tournament festivities, according to committeemen Jim Valentine and Bill Fergus. The car was provided to the tournament by COD Garage.
10 years ago
July 15, 2000
Photo caption: Trampoline is back. Shaley Katsaris, Nick Parker, Jacob Cummings, Jesse Katsaris and Cody Katsaris jump on the trampoline that disappeared from the Katsaris's Dresslerville Road home July 3. It was returned July 8. Authorities are investigating the disappearance.
A look at past issues of The Record-Courier by Sharlene Irete.
