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150th Series: A devastating explosion in Pioche

May 1, 2020 by Dave Maxwell

Much happened in Pioche from 1870 to 1872 that was reported in papers such as the Ely Record and the Reese River Reveille in Austin. The major event … [Read more...] about 150th Series: A devastating explosion in Pioche

150th Series: A look back on WWII rationing

April 14, 2020 by Dave Maxwell

Times are presently hard with the COVID-19 pandemic, the shortages, the disruption of lives and troubling inconveniences in all parts of the U.S. … [Read more...] about 150th Series: A look back on WWII rationing

History of Presidents Day

February 25, 2020 by Dave Maxwell

Presidents Day as we know it did not start until 1971. That year the February birthdays of President Lincoln and George Washington were combined as … [Read more...] about History of Presidents Day

History: Fast guns in Pioche

February 18, 2020 by Dave Maxwell

Oftentimes on TV westerns, and the better western movies, there?s a big gunfight between the good guy and the bad guy. For instance, on the popular TV … [Read more...] about History: Fast guns in Pioche

Prohibition in Nevada

January 19, 2020 by Dave Maxwell

The 1920s were scarcely two weeks old when the United States launched what some would later call the ?maddest follies of a mad decade.? On Jan. 16, … [Read more...] about Prohibition in Nevada

History: Whiskey played a big part

November 23, 2019 by Dave Maxwell

The mountain mining town of Pioche, Nevada, was one of the toughest places in all of the old west. In the early 1870s, the six-gun was the only law, … [Read more...] about History: Whiskey played a big part

The history of Nevada Day

November 1, 2019 by Dave Maxwell

Nevada Day marks the admission of the Nevada Territory into the Union as the 36th state despite the fact that the population of the territory lacked … [Read more...] about The history of Nevada Day

50th Anniversary of the First Moon Landing This Week

July 26, 2019 by Dave Maxwell

Do you recall where you were when Apollo 11 landed on the moon and Neil Armstrong took that historic step? Maybe you do, or then again, maybe you … [Read more...] about 50th Anniversary of the First Moon Landing This Week

Memories of Past Fourth of July Celebrations in Pahranagat Valley

July 12, 2019 by Dave Maxwell

Valerie Twitchell, organizing committee chairperson for Alamo?s Fourth of July celebration, has announced this year?s theme as ?Sweet Land of … [Read more...] about Memories of Past Fourth of July Celebrations in Pahranagat Valley

Nevada miners enjoyed Kentucky bourbon whiskey

March 1, 2019 by Dave Maxwell

All mining towns had a steady supply of alcohol on hand. The alcohol was either fermented nearby, brought to the site by miners, or purchased. Most … [Read more...] about Nevada miners enjoyed Kentucky bourbon whiskey