RANCH GROUP

RANCH REPRESENTATIVES For Information or Reservation Call

Reno, Nevada-Russell's Sport Shop-20 W . 2nd St.-Phone 5755 New York City-Mrs. W. L. Blodgett-116 E. 36th St.-Phone

Lexington 2-0312. Greenwich, Conn.-Mrs. K. DeVoe Cowles-Belle Haven-Phone

Greenwich 2038. Chicago, 111.-F. White-140 So. Dearborn-Room 504. Los .Angeles, Calif.-Howard H. Adams-426 S. Hill St.-Phone

Trinity 1022. Hollywood, Calif.-Mrs. Ann Abbott-1838 No. Winona Blvd.­

J:'hone Morningside 12970. San Francisco, Calif.-Eldridge A. Douglass-485 California St.-

Phone Douglas 0170. ) Oakland, Calif.-Capwell Travel Bureau-Broadway at 20th St.­

Phone Templebar 1111. Berkeley, Calif-Mrs. E. V. Marshall-2605 Haste St.-Phone

'l'hornwall 4897. Sacramento, Calif.-Mrs. Howard Wittenberg-2141 Markham

Vofay-Pho.ne Capitol 3370R. Stockton, Calif.-Robert H. Allen-1400 E. Lindsay St.-Phone

Stocl<ton 1574. Fresno, Calif.-Charles A. Anger-P. 0. Box 152-Phone Fresno

3-3176. In other California cities call Auto Club of Southern California. In other California cities call California State Automobile Assn. Throughout the U. S. call-National Automobile Club - Foster Travel Service-United Air Lines-Southern Pacific and Union Pacific ntilr·oads.

or Write to John Albert Marshall 11-Mgr. and Owner

PYRAMID LAKE DUDE RANCH, Sutcliffe, Nevada Call Reno office for daily auto and airplane service (except Sun­day) to the Ranch. The Ranch has been under the same management and ownership for the past six years.

A FEW OF THE RANCH HOUSES (BELOW)

GUEST COTTAGES

PYRAMID LAKE DUDE RANCH-Offers you r a nch life with 1nodern, hotel accomodations a nd conveniences- The ranch is located in the eastern "Sierra Nevada" mountains on the sandy shores of Pyramid Lake, Nevada, just 32 miles by a new state highway-north of Reno-in the center of t he colorful Piute Indian Reservation.

HERE you \\'ill And re"l western country with t h e ranrh huilrlin:::·R in a p icturesque setting of more than e ighty cottonwoods, locust a nd poplar trees. Many friendly Indian famili~s live> abnut the ranch in their flimsy wikiup homes, w h o fish a nd hunt for their living·.

HERE is an open a ll yea r recreational center for Eastern divorce seekers- vacationists- Hollywood movie stars-sportsmen and a rti~ts.

HERE are the only accomodations to be had on Pyramid Lal<e (squntters rights property). HERE you will find informa l ranch life-but with all of the com­fons and conveniences of the c ity-these include daily train, automobile, a irplane and mail service (except Sunday) with Sutc liffe post office and Southern Paci nc railroa d station located at the ranch.

.OFF TO REN0--40 MINUTES BY MOTOR OVER NEW

STATE HI G HWAY --TWO HOURS TO L AKE TAHOE .

Comforts and Conveniences-Include e lectric lights, private tiled bath rooms, hot w a ter at a ll times, "Quaker-vented" oil heaters in a ll rooms, coil spring 1nattresses, Filipino dining and room ser­vice, excellent foods , fancy a nd plain, fresh vegetables a nd milk.

Main Ranch Room a nd Piute Tradi ng Post for inc lement weathe r , ping-pong and other indoor gam es, or reading and relaxing by the large fire p lace, daily papers, very latest magazines .

Sun Patio-Patterned after the log stockades of India n wars, lounging cha irs for s un- basking , flowers and s hrubs, fountain .

CROWDED HOURS-­FAST ACTON AT TH E C ORRAL--THE WHIR OF THE ROPE-­YIP-EEl

RANCH LIF~ WITH MOD~RN ACC O P yramid Lake Pub lic Airport-Is located 2000 feet west of ranch buildings-is 1200 feet long-two runways-and can be seen six miles away in the air-Just fly over the ranch and we will drive right over to meet you.

P iute T rad in g Post-At Ranch carries Indian and Mexican silver, turquoise, pottery, baskets, buck­skin and other art goods, including desert, lake, horse and cowboy paintings and etchings•, fish­ing equipment, films, postcards, candy, beer, soda water, tobaccos, canned goods, gas and oil. Sutcliffe post office is located here .

Ra nc h W a t er- Is pure and cool, the well and steel tank are sealed from the air, through which passes up to 100,000 gallons of water a day. The tank is cleaned and the water analized once a year, and is as pure as it tastes. H istor ica l Locat io n- The Ranch is on an old Oregon Trail, built on the site of an emigrant post, where the forty-niner's watered their cattle and oxen. Fremont and Kit Carson discovered and named Pyramid Lake in their search for a water outlet to the Pacific. Some of the West's bloodiest Indian battles were fought on the shores of this lake. The pre -historic Kwi -We fish still abounds, mum-mies antedating Egypt's were dug from the burial caves, sea serpents of huge dimensions have been seen by Indians and "-''hites, ancient stone writings exist, fossilized remains of camelops, three toed horse, and a peculiar species of lion have been discovered.

THINGS Sw immi ng-The most ideal natural swimming conditions· in the West-really the most popular activity of the Ranch. The water contains a small amount of borax which makes your skin feel soft and velvety. Too-during the summer months the surface water is calmer and warmer than that of Waikiki. Bask in the warm sunshine and become brown. No lake currents- no under ­tow, nor cold enough to chill-swim from April to November. Riding-A goo.d string of gentle and high stepping dude horses­with a wide diversification of riding and places to go-Dude wrangler and guide on hand-over mountain trails that only In­dians have ridden-down the beach for a spirited gallop-or through the scattered sage out over the open desert. F ish ing- Seventeen varities of fish in the lake-and an abun­dance too--Scientists say the pelicans that breed here on Anaho Island eat ten pounds of minnows a day-which means 20,000 pelicans would consume 200,0DO pounds of fish a day-and still there is no apparent diminution of piscatorial life in Pyramid Lake-(see oth er page for fishing details).

OUTDOOR ACTIVITI~S ~N

MMODATIONS AND CONVENI~NC~S Pyramid Lake-100 square miles larger than nearby Lake Tahoe, with volcanic mountain ranges rising nearly double the h eight above lake level over those of T ahoe, is likened to a rare turquoise in a rainbow-hued setting of lofty mountains, so vividly beautiful as to appear un­earthly and unreal. For sheer beauty Pyramid­is comparable to Grand Canyon and Yosemite. Climate-Summer temperatures are moderate, often 15 to 20 degrees cooler than Reno, you can always use blankets at night. In winter from 15 to 20 degrees warmer. This is due to the tem­pering effect of this large, deep body of water.

Outdoor activities can be enjoyed in comfort the year round. Altitude-Is 3783 feet above sea level, 717 feet lower than Reno, 2342 feet lower than Lake Tahoe. I mprovements-1934 room ac­commodations do.ubled, the new Piute Trading Post and recrea-tional center built, rooms re ­decorated and refurnished, ranch fenced, airport constru cted. 1935 main ranch buildings redecorat­ed , trading post en la rged, Indian room and art ga llery built, log stockade sun patio, fountain , new cabin and private bath ad­ditions. 1936 electric lights. Reno-Pyramid Lake State High­way-was finished in October,

1935 at a cost of $130,00U .OO is 30 feet wide, curves banked and gradual and cuts the mil eag·e down to 32 miles, driving time 40 minutes. This road is practically level a lt h ough it runs through mountain ranges. Unusual Ranch Location The Pyramid Lake Ranch is one of the finest loca­tions imaginable. From the ranch you can see, fifty miles north or sou tli .

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;;{fff,fiTY ONE HOUR FROM RE~O BY MOTOR. -TURn l'IORTH AT SPAR-KS

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TO DO Boating-Imagine! Boating in the middle of the desert-The Indians own the motorboats and can guide you about the lake to the many points of scenic and geological interest.

Hunting -Mule deer-sage hen-dove-jack rabbit-cottontail­duck and goose-coyote-badger, lynx, prairie dog, squirre l.

Pack Trips-The Ranch is the starting point for this fascinating area-complete pack outfits are available for expeditions of days or weeks-to unexplored canyons and to remote shores of the lake-on horseback you cari penetrate into a wild back country which would otherwise be inaccessible. Exploring-Her e is a land of abounding mystery and amazing paradox-the subject of much discussion among scientists whose opinions are quite diverse concerning its geology, its flora and fauna. Here is an ideal work-shop for the amateur or professional scientist-also deck tennis-badminton-croquet-ping pong­bridg·e- Barnyard golf-barbecues--sun basking-drives to Reno for movies, dinner and night clubs. No mosquitos at ranch .

JOYED THE YEAR 'ROUND

SWIMMING--DESERT SUNSHINE--MILES OF SANDY BEACH

RATES-Everything included, room and mealR, dining and room service. Daily Reno-Ranch transportation and shopping service (except Sundays). No charge for saddle horses.

Cabin Tents-Screened and Floored' Day Week 4 ·weeks

Single - $ 4.75 $33.00 $1:J2.00 Double - $ 9.00 $60.00 $240.00

Single Double

Rooms and Cabins-Baths Nearby $ 5. 75 $38.00 $152.00 $11.00 $70.00 $2bU.00

Rooms With Private Bath Single $ 6. 75 $46.00 $184.00 Double $13.00 $85.00 $340.00 % rate for children under 10 years of age.

6 ·weeks $198.00 $360.00

$228.00 $420.00

$276.00 $510.00

The Pyramid Lake Ranch rates are among the lowest of the leading western states dude ranches. This is made possible through the volume of business which this ranch enjoys through­out the year.

CAMPING ON MOUNTAIN

TOPS--

A PINE LOG FIRE AND COWBOY

SONGS, UNDER THE STARS

Divorce Seekers-Enjoy a healthful, relaxing vacation at the same thne. If you would prefer an out-of-town stay in comfortable surround­ings, yet conveniently near to Reno-then the Ranch is the place for you. Troubles are soon forgotten-you will meet congenial compan­ions-swim, ride, rest-or dash into Reno for a taste of city life . Write or wire us of your arrival, and we will be only too happy to meet your train or plane in Reno and drive you to the Ranch­at no extra cost to you. Also, no charge for residence witness in court. Ship your trunks and luggage direct to Sutcliffe, the Southern Pacific Railroad station at the Ranch. Yes-the Ranch and Reno are both in Washoe County.

RIDING-­

To TRAILS THAT ONLY INDIANS

HAVE RIDDEN

ZANE GREY --AT R ANC H JUNE, 1935

MORNING TRAIN --G UESTS AND MA L ARRIVE AT RANCH STATION FRO M RENO AND CALIFORNIA.

ACCESSIBILITY

Motorists from Reno-Drive three miles to the Sparks-Pyramid Lake sign, then turn north (l eft) a nd follow Ranch signs 30 miles over n ew state highway.

Central Californians-Drive through Sacramento, Colfax, Reno.

Southern Californ ians-Drive through Mojave, Lon e Pine, Reno.

By Railroad-Union Pacific and Southern Pacific railroads, air­conditioned trains, safe, comfortable, four trains daily to Reno, or direc t to Sutcliffe, the Ranch stat ion .

By Airplane-United Air Lines, fast, dependable, overn ight from the East to Reno, six planes daily, or direct to the ranch a irport.

Ranch Capacity-Sixty guests can be accomodated at a time.

VISITORS--

HON. HERBERT HOOVER AND FRIENDS ANGLE FOR THE WORLD'S LARGE S T TROUT.

Recent Guestc and Lake Visitors

Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt Hon. Herbert Hoover !\ Irs. Anna Rooseve lt Dahl Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr. Princess Alexis M'divani M:rs. Lamont duPont Glenn S (Pop) \ Varner John Wanamaker, Jr. Governor Morley Griswold

Clark Gable Nancy Carroll Victor Jory Dorothy L ee Hal Roach \\Tiley Post Zane Grey Max Reinhardt John J. Rasi<Ob

Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr.-"Thoug·h totally different, the two places in the U. S. where I'd rather be are Pyramid Lake and Mi am i Beach, Florida".

RENO TO RANCH AIR SERVICE

(2 PLANES )

NEW P Y RAMID LAKE. PUBLIC AIRPORT, Y4

MILE WEST OF THE RANCH

TWO

TWENTY POUNDERS

C L ARK GA BL E D IS PLAYS A B ILI T Y AT ANGL ING.

FISHI:RMI:N! PARADIS!:: FOUND

WHERE your smallest trout, chances are, will be larger than the largest you have caught elsewhere.

WHERE it is not unusual for an angler to catch h is weight in trout in a few hours of fishing.

WHERE you will find not only the world's largest trout, but trout which are possib ly two or three times as large as any other trout in the world of the same variety.

WHERE a prize is offered each year for the season's smallest, 193fi's "small" was a 5'h pound black spotted trout, out of more than 11,000 trout, the average trout was around 14 pounds.

WHERE the smallest trout on record was a 1'4. pounder, caught in 1932 by Howard McKissick of Reno. Nevada. i

WHERE th e t r out seaso n open s t w o m onths i n adv a nc e of th e C a lifo r ni a sea son.

J. Charles Davis II-former President of Southern California Rod and Reel Club-announced over r adio K.T.M. January 17, 1934-"The record salmon taken on rod and reel (Pacific Coast) is the Tyee Club record of Dr. J. A. Wilborn, the famous lone angler, weight 63 pounds. The largest trout of record comes from Pyra­mid Lake, Nevada, with a weight of 64 pounds." Fishing is just as good i n front of ranch as elsewhere on lake. Fish any time of day-troll shallow or deep, it makes no difference. Use m ed ium weig-ht equipment-and fish c lose to shore for best result s, where the big trout come in for minnows. Here you will find Cutthroat, Blackspotted, German Brown, Rain ­bow and Steelhead trout-17 varieties of fish in a ll. Indian guides with motor boats await you at $1.00 an hour. When desired we will make boat reservations for our guests. Indians require $2.00 boat deposi t. State license, $1.50 for Nevadans, $3.00 p er season for out of staters. R eservation permit, 50c a daY. The entire lake fleet of Indian motorboats is usually docked in f r ont of the Ranch. Just think of it! One motorboat to approximately every 25 square miles of lake surface. It doesn't seem reasonable that this lake would ever be fished out-for the Indians own the lake and the land around it-all except this "squatters rights" land owned by the Pyramid Lake D u de Ranch. Pop Warner (football coach ) " to think of a ll the fis h ing I've done and only now found Pyramid Lake." ' Fishing permits sold by t h e Indians at the Ranch.

SEASON MARCH FIRST TO OCTOBER FIR ST

I NDIANS CATCH

W ITH

J. A . MAR S H A LL , II ,

OF TH E RANCH

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