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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1880
Page
3
Observations recorded by the War Department Army at multiple stations on a single instant, noting simultaneous measurements. The report details data taken at the same moment to compare results across locations and assess consistency.
From T. J. Hadley from Chionville a report on the Lucky Dog and Van De Water mines with ore depth and output notes. Also mentions mill operations at Lathlean and Arizona, shipments, and visitors. Republican primaries show Blaine leading, with district results and county sentiment cited. Lewy & Co. price list questioned.
Al. Ricker freight conductor on the Eureka and Palisade Railroad was crushed when the rear train section passed over his left leg after he detached a coupling pin. The operation to remove the limb was performed and doctors anticipate a six to eight week recovery period. A Reno Gazette report notes Wadsworth road locomotives weigh seven tons with 12 to 14 horsepower and adjustable wheels for rail and road use.
ER. P. Fenton reports Cy Bardmans, who went east last winter, has captured a Missouri girl and will return soon with his bride. The notice states the couple intends marriage, reflecting social notes of local connections and upcoming nuptials.
John Howe reports the Western Shoshone Agency meeting with Indians on the Elko train. Dr. Fred Hutchings returns from San Francisco with machinery for his Campbell District mill. Col Lyman Bridges delivered sermons to a large audience while J W McWilliams plans to read another sermon. Uncle Allen Anderus comes home from the East to warm welcome. Mr Sadorus achieved his mission and returns with funds to advance the Credit Modelier mine near Golconda, expected to prosper this summer under his supervision.
The Bullion of Paradise Company shipped bullion valued at 1400 dollars today. The shipment details show a completed transfer to the recipient with standard invoicing and no reported discrepancies.
SPECIAL LOCALS and a sheep herding ad seek two steady men skilled in sheep work at Sonoma Ranch. Also promoted are Baking Powder promotions and Levy & Co meal. Depot Bakery and Restaurant offers ready lunches and catering for weddings and balls.
The ad proclaims Ayer s Carnatic Prous as the best purgative for family use. It claims long chemical investigation, universal physician adoption, vegetable composition, safe for children and weakened constitutions, and maintains whole life machinery in order. Also promotes Shiloh s products and local bakery offers with prices.
Why do shoppers flock to Levy & Co’s? Because the store offers cheap prices for cash purchases on a wide range of goods, drawing steady crowds and quick turnover. The prompt suggests customers value bargain basics and immediate savings at the counter.
A German physician Dr. A Boschee recommends Boschee s German Syrup as a trusted remedy for coughs colds and lung ailments. The ancient medicinal preparation claims to remove the cause of the disease and restore health with a long proven track record including two million bottles sold annually. A warning to beware of imitations is included along with details on introduction to the United States in 1868 and a price of 75 cents for a full bottle and 10 cents for a sample bottle.
An OCR dense fragment lists various local notices and ads: a chef named Dr Aponru Grrvanur offering cures at 25 cents at the Depot Restaurant, a dwelling house for sale behind Levy's store on Third Street, seeds and gardening supplies at Chenoweth and Leidge Street, a free lunch nightly at A D Williams, Frank Fellows Fashion Rooms marketing Charles Heidsieck, and a Devor Bakery delivery claim offering five loaves for 25 cents.
Mothers disturbed by teething pains urged to use Mrs Wissnow s Sophie Syrup claiming immediate relief for restless children. The ad touts bowel regulation and calmness for mothers, notes safety and pleasant taste, and cites Rev George H Thayer and Des Marenerr Franco Bourbon Ind May 15 1875. Also mentions Akilah s Consumption Cure and a Bourbon property listing on Fourth Street with terms.
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