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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1901
Page
2
The Silver State lists subscription prices for 12 months by mail thirty two dollars, six months by mail, one year by mail, and three months by mail with carrier delivery in Winnemucca. Address business communications to The Silver State in Winnemucca Nevada.
Weather Bureau report from Winnemucca Station notes 24 hours ending 5:09 p m mean barometer 80 12 max 67 F min 25 F mean 46 F normal 44 F prevailing wind west 8 miles per hour. Precipitation 0 00 inches. Forecast: low 40 F for April 18. Observer J C Hayden.
The Carson News rebukes the Winnemucca Silver State for labeling Ormsby and others as tax dodging. It argues the revenue law aimed to equalize valuations but instead raised taxes on Washoe Humboldt and Elko, shifting the burden from Storey and Ormsby and others. It condemns the State Board of Assessors for widening disparities and calls the reform legalized robbery.
Treasury statisticians discuss rising exports to the Philippines but avoid highlighting that most growth stems from maintaining a 75,000 strong army there and a large naval presence in nearby waters.
Two men buried in one grave and another dying after a shot to the head while a Deputy Sheriff is wounded in both shoulders. Several others suffer flesh wounds as feuds in Kentucky show no sign of waning in the current crop of clashes and violence.
The Wadsworth Dispatch from Concord Nebraska reports the town has elected a mayor and council pledged to overhaul city life. They promise to curb drinking and smoking on streets as misdemeanors and ban theatrical performances. The editorial criticizes high railroad valuations as unjust and calls for correction.
A witty remark notes Kaiser Billy could avert worry by drafting and editing speeches in advance, but warns such caution would lessen the nations mood and gaiety.
The Milwaukee Sentinel reports a growing irrigation effort in the East with large market garden lands regularly watered fictionally by artificial means. Wisconsin considers extending irrigation nationwide as the Wisconsin river could supply vast water for farming. Unproductive lands may profit, while rainfall variances affect crop returns. Also noted are responses to Ohio election results.
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