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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1880
Page
3
Fragmentary note appears to record names and dates related to collections or reporting. Key entities are not fully legible, including possible persons and locations. No coherent event or outcome can be established from the readable text.
A severe western Sierra storm storms the mountains from Truckee west with heavy snow and wind. The express tram due at 10:20 is snowbound west of Truckee and may not arrive before midnight. Telegraph wires are prostrated and several inches of snow cover the ground this morning.
Mrs D Giroux returned from Paradise to visit her sister Mrs J A Hill who she says is much better and on the way to recovery. Also reports burglars entered W Stevens drug store during high wind by breaking a front window pane.
The oldest residents recall a worse downturn in Winnemucca with fewer people yet less money in circulation. County scrip buys at 95 cents after 85 and cents, while local mines like Winnemucca Mountain and Humboldt Peluction Works stay idle. Ore moves out to Salt Lake and San Francisco, awaiting a local mill. Persistent bad weather this spring deepens business stagnation and despondency.
A shabby posthumous tale tracks the famed cat brought to Humbolt by N Levy and its long, wandering life across American towns. The piece mocks sensational obituary culture while noting the cat died at eighteen, with the press recycling rumors from Winneruca to Leadville.
The Bond by Bullion of Paraitise Co expired by limitation yesterday. L H Morse, principal mine owner, was in town but not notified that any part of the property was consummated. The mine is said to be worth more than the bond nominated. The Reno Journal notes CP Railroad will raise passenger train speeds soon, prompting timetable changes at stations along the line.
An Humboldt County resident extols Piute sugar cane as a true sugar source. He compares Muscovado sugar quality, warns against Cuban refinery fraud, and urges farmers to plant Piute canes for seed, noting local ailanthus and flavor observations.
Prominent violinist Prof Sam Buckner will join Prof Alston Saturday night at the Oriental Mall ball. All are invited to attend.
A sensational ad claims Baking Powder Everybody’s Baking Powder rivals rival brand Lacy & Co’s Ideal as the best. The copy asserts no alum unless requested and promises reliable rising power in every bake, boosting confidence among readers.
A partially described property on Fourth Street named Kor Kent features a four room layout priced with terms to a buyer. W. Rese is listed in connection with the listing.
Why go to Levy and Co for goods. The ad claims the store is the place to get a prone heap for cash. The slogan emphasizes quick cash buys and bargaining power.
Dr A Boschee German Syrup touted as a reliable remedy for coughs colds and severe lung troubles. It claims decades of success two million bottles sold annually and rapid relief with three doses. Cautions about similarly named medicines and a 7 cent price with a 10 cent sample bottle are noted.
For and Weak Stanard, Dr Apollon Grrrzxxr offers to cure illnesses at the Depot Restaurant. Services start at 25 cents, with seasonable delicacies cooked to order any hour. Fish and game on hand. four boat varieties of seed beans sold cheaply at Lovelock Station Nevada.
Ad for fresh garden, grave and flower seeds from C Ghanoweth at his Cash Store on Bridge Street in Nevada. Includes contact and location details for buyers seeking garden supplies.
Free lunch every night at the Palace Saloon run by AL D Williams. The notice invites patrons to join the nightly charity meal for local workers and visitors.
Fragmentary OCR text shows an old advertisement style with mentions of imported wine and bread deliveries. Key entities are unclear but include Charles Heidsieck wine and fresh bread service with a price note. The piece seems to describe sample rooms and fashion items in a storefront context.
Advertises Mrs. Winstow’s Soornina Syrer as a safe, magical remedy for teething pain in children. Claims to regulate bowels, soothe mothers, and provide instant relief. Promotes a pleasant taste and availability at 25 cents a bottle from wide sellers.
Rev George H Thayer proclaims he and his wife owe their lives to Shilohs Consumption Cure after a dramatic improvement in lung diseases. The Bourbon Indiana dealer Das Marcnerr & France notes a tremendous sale and perfect satisfaction with the remedy as advertised by C A DaSatssans, Druggist.
A fragmented ad lists Shiloh Vitelizer for various ailments at 75 cents, Shiloh Porous Plaster at 76 cents, with sellers C. A. DeLaessure and C. A. DeSavasone in Winnemucca. It also touts fresh oysters, celery salad, bread, boxing cards, and catering for weddings and picnics at the bakery opposite the depot with brief prices and offerings.
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