Relief plan abandoned after Pacific Railroad talks
A San Francisco conference between Southern Pacific Railroad employees and President Huntington ends the yearlong relief plan. Employees opposed the plan citing existing life policies and fear of losing coverage. Huntington declares the proposal withdrawn and promises the insurance idea will be stored away until requested.
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Southern Pacific Railroad
San Francisco
Huntington
New Orleans
el Paso
Portland
Los Angeles
Sacraento
Ogden
Relief Association
Southern Pacific Company
Four cows show tuberculosis test results at Storrs College
An 1896 to 1897 study at Storrs Agricultural College Connecticut observed four cows with tuberculin tests. Initial negative results turned positive later, then negative again. The cows resided in a well ventilated stable with ample space and milk fed to eight calves yielded only one infection, suggesting the disease source lay elsewhere.
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Utica Meraia
Storrs Agricultural College
Connecticut
Maine potatoes ship to Britain sets large export record
A New York paper reports Maine potatoes sent to the British government in a record shipment. The consignment includes seventeen barrels and ninety cars, marking one of the largest export movements for potatoes at that time.
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Maine
Dewfell
New York
Air Power as the Coming Force of the New Century
A historical account extols air as a natural, reliable power for machinery. Air gear replaces steam in mines and rail systems, proving quieter and cheaper to operate. European and American trials show air locomotion and traction advancing, with air motors in Chicago and New York City. The piece contrasts air propulsion with the obsolescence of the steam locomotive for elevated service. Also discussed is the True Easter Sunday date rule for calculating Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Berne
Switzerland
Europe
Air Motors
Chicago
New York City
Manhattan
Favorite Prescription Rescue Aimed at Women’s Headache Relief
An ad touts Favorite Prescription Rescue as a non narcotic remedy for headaches linked to monthly cycles. It claims to strengthen the nervous system, improve vitality, and support delicate womanly organs, with a testimonial from Mrs Sarah J Burney describing long illness cured after taking multiple bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah J. Burney
Cresent City
Putnam Co
Fin
Mines and Mining News From Western Fields
The Anaconda mine at Tintic Utah markets ore assays of 650 ounces silver and $4 gold. Cape Nome beach sand sent to Salt Lake City for testing. Humbug mine in Tintic reports rich silver strikes from 100 to 1500 ounces per ton. Pettit mine Atlanta Idaho sold to W R Everett and F H Somerhill for about $?000. Consolidated California Virginia mine yields 120 cars weekly at $5882 per ton gold value. Barret Bros. sold or bonded Black Horse mine East Walker to Reno parties for $10000. Annie Laurie mines Gold Mountain Pint e county Utah sold to Peter L Kimberley syndicate for $210000. Federal government handles alien ownership questions on mining grounds. Uncle Sam mine Knightsville Utah reports ore with free gold. $10000 per ton last season. Copper mines east side Ruby valley Elko county booming with new claims. Pugh from San Francisco to drill Holland claims to depth 1000 feet. Weston bonds Lone Mountain mines to Tarhet syndicate, rich copper group. Next week Cedar district silver ledge to begin crosscut tests. cyanide processing feasible with pay streak 20 feet wide carrying 30–120 ounces silver and $2–$10 gold.
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Humbug
Tintic
Utah
Pettit
Atlanta
Idaho
W. R. Everett
Chicago
F. H. Somerhill
Colorado
Uncle Sam
Knightsville
Cedar District
Reno Journal
Experimental Stock Feeding Trials Reported by Station
The Experiment Station conducts a fourth season feeding trial per Reno Journal. First winter pigs fed twenty one days on alfalfa hay and water with roots whole corn and whole Deas later added. Second winter steers fed largely on alfalfa hay with cracked corn and bran. Photographs of live animals and dressed meat were taken and dress meat per hundred pounds live weight calculated. Figures appear in Bulletin No. 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno Journal
Bulletin No
Feed changes for steers at Reno Experiment Station
One year ago steers were fed on alfalfa hay ground corn ground peas and ground barley. The present winter we are feeding steers on alfalfa hay ground peas and ground wheat. All residents of the State can obtain the above bulletins without cost by addressing the Experiment Station Reno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Death Valley’s Amargoso Range Named Funeral Mountains
A historic note explains Amargoso the original name for the Death Valley border range now called the Funeral mountains. It links the bitter waters and poisonous springs to deaths among travelers and describes camp remains, a proposed monument, and local water-collecting methods used by Amargoso and bean-gathering Indians including small fish in a saline stream nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amargoso
Death Valley
Funeral Mountains
Inyo Independent
Mr. Briar
Cure a Cod in One Day Patent Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts a laxative quinine pill to cure a cold in one day. It claims druggists will refund money if it fails and bears E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. Price two cents.
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E. W. Grove
Karl's Clover Root Tea Promises Pure Blood Health
A vintage ad touts Karl's Clover Root Tea as improving blood purity through cleansing bowels liver and kidneys. It cites a price of 25 and 50 cents and lists Eagle Drug Store as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Drug Store
Seeds For Distribution From Congressman Newlands
Congressman Newlands has obtained a quota of seeds for distribution in the state and will send them to any interested party. Address requests to F. G. Newlands House of Representatives Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newlands
F. G. Newlands
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C
Cottage Designs by Chris Wolf contractor offers modern cottage plans
Cottage designs and plans for modern cottages with cheerful estimates. Call and examine them. Chris Wolf, contractor and builder of martinl, invites inquiries. Also includes Shilo h consumption cure guarantee with refund offer and price notes from Eagle Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Wolf
Martinl
Shiloh
Eagle Drug Store
Fortune favors the brave sale notice in Winnemucca
Classified brief offers cheap cash deals on state furniture stoves carpets and dishes with inquiries at the Winnemucca Jewelry Store. An old motto and Hood's Sarsaparilla promotion accompany the ad asserting blood purification benefits this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnemucca
Hood
Notice to Winnemucca Residents on Dumping Rubbish Prohibition
Notice to residents of the town of Winnemucca forbids dumping rubbish on streets and alleys. Any deposited waste after publication will be removed at the violator's expense. Issued by Humboldt County Commissioners Nevada. Attest: J T Dunn Clerk. Dated April 2 1900.
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Winnemucca
Humboldt County
Nevada
J. T. Dunn
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Southern Pacific
South Africa
England
Anaconda
Utan
Cape Nome
Salt Lake City
California & Virginia
Barret Bros
Black Horse
East
Walker
Lyon County Times
Annie Laurie Group
Gold Mountain
Pinte County
Peter L. Kimberley
Sharon, Pa
Ruby Valley
Elko County
Westen Range
Secret
Battle Creek
Pugh
Holland
Weston
Lone Mountain
Tarhet Syndicate
United States
Elko Free Press
Victims OF
Cliff House Club
Hall
GEO. S. Nixon
The
Superior Accommodations
Diehl’s Book Store
Bridge Street
C. Diehl
Oregon Burbanks
L. Dutertre
Golconda
Nev
Winmucca
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