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1901 Reno, Nevada D.W. Earl & Co. Freight Bill — 4.5 Tons of Inbound Goods for Johnstone
Type: Freight Bill / Receipt. Thisfreight bill demonstrates the remarkable longevity and scaling of the D. W. Earl & Co. operation in Nevada.
Business Name:D. W. Earl & Co.
Location: Reno, Nevada.
Date: April 27, 1901.
Customer: M. Johnstone
Transcription:
Toll: $0.06.
R.R. Charges (Detailed by Weight & Rate):
1 pkg (100 lbs) @ 33c = $1.65.
8 pkgs (550 lbs) @ 30c = $8.25.
102 pkgs (7,410 lbs) @ 29c = $107.44.
8 pkgs (550 lbs) @ 18.20 = $5.05.
3 pkgs (520 lbs) @ 43.50 = $11.31.
Forwarding Fee: $9.13.
Total Amount: $142.89(roughly $5,300.00 in today's currency).
Historical Significance
This single bill documents nearly 9,130 lbs (over 4.5 tons) of freight moving through Reno for a single customer.
W. Johnstone as a consistent client of D. W. Earl & Co. in the Reno/mining district area. In freight records from this period, "W. Johnstone" is often associated with mercantile interests in Bodie or Genoa, which explains the massive 4.5-ton shipment seen in this 1901 bill.
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