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Newspaper

Silver State

Location

Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1897

Page

3

A Wonderful Mineral Strip Across the United States

A large scale mineral belt from Bannack Montana to Virginia City Nevada is described as a rich long corridor containing historic mining camps such as Bannack Gibbonaville Leesburg Loon Creek Custer Bonanza Seafoam Atlanta Banner Placerville Idaho City Boise De Lamar Silver City Willow Creek Bullion Star Dun Glen Golconda Unionville and Virginia City with vast ore bodies likely to boost future production. Nevada capitals and mining prospects draw investor interest while San Francisco papers organize a three corner newspaper row. The Bodie Miner Index notes Nevada's renewed mining capital inflow and upgrade prospects.

United States U. S. Land Office Bannack Montana Virginia City Nevada Gibbonaville Leesburg Loon Creek Custer Bonanza Seafoam Atlanta Banner Placerville Dlaho City Boise de Lamar Silver City Idaho Willow Creek Bullion Star Dun Glen Golconda Unionville

Local News Items and People Moving About

Band practice tonight. Peter Roberts arrived yesterday from Rebel Creek. W J Bell and Chris Choate left for Paradise this morning. James B Treadwell, a Sacramento drummer, arrives this morning. J Sibbald shipped a carload of cattle to Santa Rosa last evening. E Reinhart Co yesterday received a carload of sugar and three of lumber. A Whitmore representing Irwin Hudson Co of Portland was in town yesterday. G Lamb and J A Lindsay of the Golcomla cattle co ranch were in town yesterday. Preparations for the Fourth are under way in some towns. President yesterday appointed John P Jackson collector of customs for the district of San Francisco. All members of the Sixteen to One band are requested to be at Armory hall tonight for practice. A Reno officer fired at a hobo. the bullet lodged in the man’s left leg. A E Kane, former engineer on this division, has returned to resume his run. The Chinese minister Wa Ting Fang passed through Winnemucca yesterday afternoon in a special car bound for Washington. The retrainue included several ladies. The river has risen about a foot and is near bank level. if it keeps rising, bottom lands may flood. The Fair case juror selection in San Francisco faces business men’ reluctance to serve, trial likely protracted. In district court last evening Judge Talbot sentenced Frank Hayes for burglary to one year in state prison. Hayes to be taken to Carson this afternoon. Elwood & Sears of Ogden have purchased 2200 head of sheep from A Lansirica of Cane Springs and will drive them to Nebraska. Elwood returned yesterday with G W Sumimerfield from Cane Springs.

A Dangerous Range Plant Suspected in Stock Deaths

Reports at the experiment station note unusual cattle deaths tied to range plants. Locally named suspects include lobelia larkspur loco weed and love weed, but evidence for their toxicity is weak. The common lobelia is scarce, late in season, and not clearly poisonous, while other plants like wild sage and corn may be poisonous.

Nevada

Greek Turkish clash near Tyrnavo near Larissa intensifies

Milouna Pasa and Reveni hostilities widen as Greek forces under Crown Prince Constantine clash with Turks. About 20 000 troops engage. Greek losses around 1000 with 200+ wounded arriving at Larissa Tyrnavo and Volo. Prevessa bombardment resumes. Turnavo captured. Abdu Azel Pasha killed. Turks expected to advance toward Larissa. In U S news Dr Hunter doubts return to race as Wisconsin grand jury actions loom.

Athens Milonia Constantine Reveni Tyrnavo Larissa Milouna Pasa Milouna Paga Tyrnayo Volo Epirus Prevessa Gulf of Arta Constantinople Edbem Pasha Turnavo Abdu Azel Pasha Larisea Thessaly

Three acquitted in Oakland murder case

Three persons Dr. C. J. Sharp Jack Howard and Hulda Johnson were acquitted of murder in Oakland. They faced charges in the death of Anna Johnson age fourteen from a criminal operation. An ante mortem statement by Anna blaming Howard Sharp and Hulda Johnson was not admitted since she thought she would recover. The Carson Appeal notes Mrs. Trodell who recently won 3700 in a lottery was injured last Sunday and considers a trip to Canada to obtain 1200 to be left to her in a will but may not have funds for a ticker amid rapid spending. A cheap line of summer suits for men and youths priced 6.50 to 15.00 by F C Rontns & Co.

Oakland C. J. Sharp Jack Howard Hulda Johnson Anna Johnson Anna Howard Sharp Hulda Carson

The Prospector and the West's Enduring Myth

The article extols the prospector as a romantic pioneer whose seasonal return to the mountains revives the lure of hidden wealth. It credits frontier exploration with national progress, contrasts miners with industrial giants, and condemns those who belittle the West while praising the enduring pull of gold and new trails.

Dangers of the Grippe and Chamberlains Cough Remedy

The greatest danger from La Grippe is pneumonia. With reasonable care and Chamberlains Cough Remedy, danger is avoided. Tens of thousands have used this remedy with no pneumonia cases, suggesting it prevents pneumonia and cures faster than other treatments. Sold in 2 and 60 cent sizes by W A Brown.

Chamberlain W. A. Brown

Wall Paper Paints and Oils Offerings High Style Stock

Local shop advertises wall paper, paints, and oils with Heath and Milligan paints as agents. Store claims latest styles, new wallpaper rolls, and stock ready for trade, urging customers to inspect the assortment and compare quality and price. Two thousand rolls of wallpaper noted among offerings.

Heath & Milligan Paints Aplotf. F. Berruaur & Co Brown & Piper

Cripple Creek Reader Endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy

From Cripple Creek the editor of the Daily Advertiser reports a severe cold after a tire incident. After trying three small bottles of Chamberlains Cough Remedy the cough and cold left him. The testimonial notes the high altitude makes a meritorious remedy necessary. Sold by W. A. Brown.

Cripple Creek Theo Chamberlwin Hew Tenson Daily Advertiser W. A. Brown

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Positive Remedy

Readers are told that Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages, claimed as constitutional treatment. It is taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces, destroying the disease’s foundation and strengthening the patient’s constitution. Proponents offer 100 dollars for any failing case and invite testimonials from SHENEY & CO. of Toledo.

Hall Addressheney & CO Toledo

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children

An old ad copy promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claiming it relieves teething pain and diarrhea, calms irritability, and strengthens the system. It touts a medical pedigree, recommends using at night, and lists prices about twenty five cents per bottle. Also advertises men’s wool suits priced from six fifty to fifteen dollars.

Mrs. Winslow Mr. Wilson United States Winslow

Dentistry in Winnemucca by Dr H B McDonald

Dr H B McDonald will visit Winnemucca on return from Elko. Reserve dental work for him for satisfactory results. Fast East travel via Union Pacific with Winnemucca departures at 2:15 PM daily to Chicago in 16 14 hours, St Louis in 61 hours, Omaha in 46 hours, St Paul in 60 hours, Denver in 88 hours. Through Pullman sleepers and dining cars. Inquiries to S H Kitto, agent, Winnemucca, or D E Burley, general agent, Salt Lake City.

H. B. McDonald Winnemucca Elko Aftf Union Pacific Chicago St. Louis Onaha St. Paul Denver Winnemucra Ogden S. H. Kitto Southern Pacific Co Adilrese D. E. Burley Union Pavitic Co Salt Lake

Also Mentioned on This Page

District Court Proceedings District Court M. L. Bonnifield Va. W Bonnifield BF. Curler Jr Reno Harry Warren Talbot San Francisco Kearney Market Street Chronicle Call Spreckels Keaminer Nuvlens Newspaper Row Evaminer Peter Roberts Rebel Creek W. J. Bell Chris, Choate Paradise James B. Treadwell Sacramento J. Sibbald Santa Rosa E. Reinhart & Co A. Whitmore Irwin, Hudson & Co Portland G. Lamb J. A. Lindsay Golcomla Cattle Company John P. Jackson District of Armory Hall Costly A. E. Kane Southern California Wa Ting Fang Frank Hayes Hayes McDeid Elwood & Sears A. Lansirica Cane Springs Nebraska Elwood G.W. Sumimerfield Frankfort F.C. Rontns & Co Prospector West Australia Mar M. Hofman F. C. Ronis & Co ROYAL East Ick Nursery New York Duretree Nev Hood
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