Away back in 1866, when the commercial prosperity that Nevada enjoys today was not within the dreams of the most optimistic, the above named firm became established in this city by Mr. J. T. Birdseye (now deceased). We can therefore safely say that this firm was the pioneer in this line in this section of the country. Through these years by strict attention to business and superior professional ability the members of this firm have caused this business to grow and prosper until today it is the leading establishment in this city in this line. The business conducted is handling real estate, insurance, negotiating loans, making abstracts, etc., also furnishing council, Mr. H. F. Birdseye being an attorney at law. Farm and city property are for sale or rent. They also make exchanges in this vicinity or almost any other locality, having almost everything in this line listed, or are in a position to obtain same for any prospective customer, Insurance by some of the most reliable old line companies is written. The long years with which this firm has been in existence is ample evidence of its reliability, integrity of
No finer object lesson in the possibilities of a great enterprise, conducted on sound and conservative principles can be sighted than the Nevada Milling Co. This finely equipped and metropolitanly conducted plant is located at the corner of Colorado and Hickory Streets. The plant is a model of its kind, having mill equipped with all of the latest improved machinery, and a capacity of turning out 400 barrels of flour a day. Elevator with storage capacity of 20,000 bushels of grain, which capacity will in the near future be increased to 50,000 bushels. This mill was established in 1898 and has since that time been supplying the trade in this territory with a superior product. A specialty is made of the following brands of flour: "Perfection," "Lily," "Snowflake," "Royal Bob," "Lightning," and other brands of high grade flour which are manufactrued, these brands having won fame for this mill as well as spreading the name of our city far and near. The magnitude of this business gives employment to fifteen skilled men, while an ample force of road representatives ply the surrounding country in the interests of this firm. These goods are also handled through the jobbing houses. The mill was formerly incorporated, the entire plant being purchased by Mr. N. M. Vilm a short time ago. At present it is operated under his direct supervision. He is a miller of the old school and has won distinction in other localities by improving plants
Among the important institutions of our city is that conducted by Mr. A. D. Cox and located at 218 North Main Street. The business consists of handling flour, feed, seeds and grains, also stock and poultry food and condition powders. This business was established in 1908 and has grown to large proportions under this management. The entire building, two floors in height, 30x100 feet is occupied, which space is heavily stocked with the goods carried, which are bought in large quantities, taking advantage of discounts and depressions in the market and owing to the volume of business conducted, low prices with quick service and the best goods are afforded all. Three skilled employees are required who courteously cater to the desires of all. Mr. A. D. Cox, the proprietor, was born in this city in 1881, receiving his education here. He has followed this line of business since reaching his majority, and at present enjoys a large trade of which he is very deserving. He is an earnest worker in the Christian church and highly esteemed by all who know him.