July 4, 1963
Comment from Ron James: “Guy abhorred the folkloric process that wove tentacles around the historical subjects of the West. His brand of “myth busting” became the sole reason behind his writing, but it discredited an essential aspect of what the West was – and is – all about, namely, the stories. Richard Dorson coined the…
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ADDENDUMBUS MAXIMUS:6025 (2020 C.E.)fromThe Noble Grand Humbug with Many Names:Matthew Ebert, aka “Metric” “Mattress” “El Colchone” “El Futon”&“Metricio E Bertus” I wrote this to address some questions that have arisen about the various officer positions. It is by no means exhaustive, but I hope it will be helpful. Roisterous Iscutus Estimating food amounts: This is…
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Due to the predicted incoming storm, lack of parking and road conditions the powers that be have decided for the safety of the Brotherhood the Demotion Dinner will be postponed until next Saturday, January 21st, as SST has moved theirs until February 4th. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but feel in the…
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Dear Brothers: My widder and I put a lot of work into a logo contest for ‘Visit Carson City’ and would sure appreciate your VOTE. You may know that Cynthia has done calligraphy for JCB’s ‘sheepskins’ and I have contributed graphic work as well. We know the contestants will be reaching out to a LOT of…
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BREAKING NEWS!!!!!! Scholaris Tribunis has purchased a brand new Springfield Armory Hellcat 3″ micro compact 9mm. This magnificent piece is being raffled for $25 per ticket, only 100 tickets will be sold. All proceeds benefit the Protector of the Orphan Scholarship Fund. Tickets available at JCB meetings or Zelle, winning ticket will be drawn at…
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J.U.N.K. Introduction By General Geno Oliver … As you you are coming into the Big Smoky Valley from the west, on the right, about a half mile from the turn onto SR 376, this would be the southwest section, This was called Frontier. It consisted of a restaurant, Motel, a couple small homes and a…
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JLR- Jesse Lee Reno LPDO- Las Plumas Del Oro SST- Snowshoe Thompson JCB- Julia Bulette LJS- Lucinda Jane Saunders CT- Chief Truckee SC- Samuel Clemens outpost CQ- Copper Queen outpost January: 8th- Norton day 15th– JCB Demotion dinner 22nd– SST Demotion dinner February: 12th– Been Feed/ Hawkers Faire 12th– LJS Widders Ball 19th– CQ Widders…
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Carson City Historical Society (CCHS) is proud to host a lecture/presentation on “The Sutro Tunnel and Its Restoration,” on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. The guest speaker is Chris Pattison, Project Manager of the Friends of Sutro Tunnel. A dedicated visionary, Adolph Sutro came to Virginia City in the Utah Territory…
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