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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1903
Page
4
A Tonopah press agent and Carson City commentary lampoon an Eastward move for influence. They cite a $16,000 dice bet and claim Senator Stewart supported open Indian lands, while Senator Newlands leads Fusion forces as Nevada politics simmer into a dry-docked ship battle, with the Republicans adrift awaiting retooling.
Lieutenant Stacey from Elko county gains a captaincy in the regular army. About fifty Nevada Grand Army Veterans join a San Francisco parade. Reno’s Truckee river nearly dry due to irrigation diversions. Fioriston Pulp and Paper stock shows a ten share delinquency as of August 22. Twenty sixth Nevada Reports are arriving from binders and being sold. Elko Drug Company fire loss settled for 95000. Washoe County assessed valuation up over one million in the past year. Reno City Attorney prepares to sue nonpaying licensees. Deseret News says Western Pacific will bypass Humboldt river route for the airline path near Austin. Reno builds show half a million dollars invested in new buildings. over a hundred houses under construction. Senator Newlands reportedly buys a Washington DC lot for 35000 for daughter’s residence. Lovelock drinking water sells for 14½ cents a gallon from mountain streams. Humboldt river water in town carries excess alkali. Professor Fransden at Nevada University notes hog cholera in Elko County. Carlin situation improving. Winnemucca Standard targets Humboldt County District Attorney over hoboes. claims vigorous prosecution of the poor, but not larger cases. Reidler pumps on the Comstock move 4500 gallons per minute, feeding Sutro tunnel to a mill then to agricultural use.
An advertisement warns of a grievous wail of crimes from pain and says Dr. King's New Life Pills end the suffering. It cites dizziness backache liver complaint and constipation and claims a full guarantee by Mrs. HM Schnei der & Co.'s Drug Store with a price of 250.
A San Francisco Bulletin article warns that rising divorce reflects growing unhappiness or easy divorce access. It urges couples avoid excess familiarity, preserve gentility, and maintain courtesies and tidy habits to keep marriage healthy and agreeable.
Judge Hawley of the United States Circuit Court of Nevada holds that once a valid mining claim location is made, the locator and successors hold the right of possession. This right cannot be divested by removing stakes monuments or location notices, unless the locator or successors are at fault.
The Sacramento Bee praises Circuit Attorney Joseph W. Folk of St. Louis for fearless duty and predicts he may become Missouri’s next governor. The piece argues many officials fail to seize similar opportunities due to weakness or lax conscience, asserting honesty shines in public life.
The Philadelphia Press notes the new pope’s personable character and rumored nickel watch with silk guard, suggesting his rejection of excess formality. A new ore reduction method combining nitric acid and electricity tests well in Idaho, promising lower costs and higher output for mining. Kansas school boards oppose courting teachers, forcing contracts for girl teachers to avoid late hours and neglect of duties, allowing matchmaking only in a three month vacation.
A note proclaims a preventive for death by own action has been discovered. It claims despondency precedes self destruction and promotes Electric Bitters as the remedy to strengthen nerves and build the system, aiding stomach, liver and kidney function. Sold by Mrs. H. M. Schneider & Co. with satisfaction guaranteed.
The National Irrigation Act is expected to reshape society by drawing settlers from Canada and expanding population across the Mountain States. Irrigation makes arid lands more fertile than humid regions, enabling crops in Colorado Utah Arizona New Mexico California and beyond. The upcoming Irrigation Congress in Utah will tackle West coast and plains issues vital to residents from the Mississippi to the Pacific.
A Sacramento Bee report cites opportunities for Californians to breed zebrulas, a zebra male crossed with a female borne. The hybrid is said to outperform mules, with trials in South Africa yielding good results. Hagenbeck plans to bring zebrulas to America, possibly for shows, fueling speculation of a new profitable stock farm venture in California.
A civic exhortation urges residents to praise their town and its people. If you cannot say something positive volunteer no criticism, and consider emigrating if you are thoroughly sour. Moving elsewhere is suggested rather than harboring endless fault finding.
A patient from DuPont Georgia credits Dr King s New Discovery with a rapid recovery from a long standing respiratory ailment claiming relief within days The ad promotes the medicine for coughs colds and throat and lung troubles and notes trial bottles are free It also mentions a Pennsylvania law raising teacher salaries aiming to attract better candidates with higher tests and remaining job openings in Bradford county
A Victorian era ad touts Buckley's Aruba Salve as the best protection against minor wounds and infections, offered for 25 cents at Mrs H M Schneider Co Drug Store, while warning against fake mining stocks that prey on gullible investors.
In a witty pitch the speaker extols mild Chamberlains Stomach Liver Tablets as the easy pleasant laxative option. He mocks harsher purgatives and cathartics, claiming the tablet form delivers gentler relief and even justifies an extra slice of bacon at breakfast. The tone mimics a product endorsement from a 19th or early 20th century newspaper style.
Notice declares taxes on the Proceeds of mines in Eureka county for the quarter ending June 30 1903 are due at the office in Eureka. Laws will be strictly enforced. W J Hoorn, Amener of Bursks county Nevada.
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