Tonopah Prospect Promises Long-Lived Nevada Camp
James L. Butler details the Tonopah mining district’s snowbound desert setting on the San Antonio range. He notes rich ore in mineralized porphyry veins from one to four feet wide, eight early claims forming the Butler Group, and rapid town growth with stores, offices, saloons, and tents. The piece closes with an aside on DeWitt’s Little Early Risers pills.
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Nevada
Eureka Sentinel
Tonapah
James L. Butler
Tonopah
San Antonio Range
Montgomery District
San Antonio
Montgomery
Auguiet
Mesera
Oddie
Brougher
Butler Group
Ansay
Chamberlain Cough Remedy praised for bronchitis relief
Mr William Savory of Warrington England reports Chamberlains Cough Remedy saved his wifes life after six years bedridden with bronchitis. Manufacturers publish testimonials showing health restoration. Also a testimonial for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure by Anderson Riggs of Sunny Tane Texas noting two bottles gave greater relief than prior medicines.
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Chamberlain
William Savory
Warrington
England
Brown Bros
Anderson Riggs
Sunny Tane
Tex
Mr. Riggs
Farm Wagons and Spring Wagons by Co. B. Brown & Co
Farm wagons and spring wagons of all sizes and styles offered by Co. B Brown & Co detailing a full range of wheeled vehicles for farming and transport with emphasis on durability and variety to suit different ages and uses.
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B. Brown & Co's
Nevada Acts of the Twentieth Legislature Chapter XCIX and CL
The Nevada Legislature adopts acts from the 20th session. Chapter XCIX appropriates 66.70 to Reno Water Land and Light Co from contingent university funds. Chapter C adds ballot secrecy reforms requiring voters to mark ballots in booths and return them folded for inspection, with strict handling procedures. Chapter CL relates to sheep disease control, appointing sheep inspectors and defining duties, with fees payable in two installments.
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Reno Water, Land and Light Company
State of
Nevad
State University
Nevada
Senate and
Assembly
Senate
Disastrous policy on arid lands sparks Western control clash
The San Francisco Chronicle criticized Congressmen who favor ceding arid lands to states. It argued this would hand valuable resources to wealthy speculators and deny public access. It urged the U.S. government keep title until settlers arrive and use revenues for improvements.
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Congress
San Francisco Chronicle
United States
Lucky Baldwin to take control of Tallac House Lake Tahoe
The Tallac House at Lake Tahoe will be under full control of Lucky Baldwin this season. Nevada officials plan to visit San Francisco to pay respects to President McKinley while in the city. A San Francisco Amadee resort and sanitarium is planned north of Reno on the N C O road.
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Lucky Baldwin
Tallac
Lake Tahoe
LaMotte Oil Company
Elko
Elko Company
Elko Independent
Nevada
San Francisco
McKinley
Amadee
Reno
N.C.O
To Prevent Pneumonia and Grip Remains Revealed
A brief medical note cites Laxative Bromo Quinine as a remedy claimed to prevent pneumonia and grip. The source presents a historical medical advertisement tone warning about the supposed preventive claim and lists the product as a treatment.
Women Must Sleep and Avoid Nervous Prostration
Mrs Hartley of 221 W Congress St Chicago Illinois suffered indigestion exhaustion and sleep loss and was cured by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Her portrait is published to warn others and prove the remedy's unfailing efficiency for nervous prostration in women.
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Joe E. Pinkham
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Universal Digestion
An advertisement claims that starving worsens indigestion and promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a scientifically developed remedy able to digest all kinds of food. The copy asserts it is the only remedy that will do so.
Masury's Mixed Paint Agency Brings Two Tons In
Eager customers urged to try the newly secured line of Masury’s mixed paints, with two tons just received in a wide range of shades. Promoters claim they are the best made, urging belief after firsthand trial. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve advertised for skin woes and piles with customer testimonial from Somers Point, N. J.
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Mhists. Co
B. Brown & CO
DeWitt
E. C. Boice
Somers Point
Brown Bros
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State News Notes
Union
Virginia City
Virginia
Herbert Christie
John A. Christie
O. Lonkey
Lonkey
Reno Gazette
Masury
Studebaker Bros. Mfg. Co
E. Reinhart & Co, (Inc
Mearest
Cips
Jaiint
ABC
EMIAN
C.D. van Duzer
J. T. Wheeler
Wheeler & van Duzer
Attorneys-At-Law
Diehl Building
Bert L. Hood
Courthouse
Winnemucca, Nevada
Giroux
Stanton’s
Lpr Todr
Frank X. Murphy
Memucca
W. Samuels
Ynand
Bridg
T. C. Hanson
Weber Building
Eagle Drug Store
Alfred Chartz
Carson City
W. H. Holt
Hum
Boldt County
Paradise Valley
New
Charles M’connell
Winnemucc
Feso and
G. W. Summerfield
Winnemucca
Jewelry Store
Dave Mc8
Rose
Bridge Street
Winnemucca, Me
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