Humboldt River Floods Raise Water Near Bridge
The Little Humboldt beyond Paradise valley swells the basin as all streams flood, washing out dams and bringing water within four feet of the bridge floor. Separately, San Francisco dispatches report in the Durrant case a possible commutation discussion, plus a garroting in the railroad yard and cyanide tank incidents at Dayton mill. A K of P meeting in Ivanhoe No. 18 calls for a Thursday rehearsal with strong turnout.
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Humboldt
Toll House
Paradise Valley
San Francisco
Durrant
Blanche Lamont
State Board of Prison Directors
Budd
Bald
Sacramento
Dayton
Harry Bradley
Carson
Local Notes and Oddities From the West
A mix of local items reports the Los Angeles fiesta opening, court adjournment in Talbot’s case, and political moves. Wool merchants from Philadelphia arrive. a Pleasant Valley coal paymaster robbery nets about 7000 dollars. Hatchery fish die off. library plans in Anatin. memorial stones for McDermit Post G A R. a humorous domestic pledge excerpt provokes reader apology.
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Kansas
Adam
Eve
Pleasant Valley Coal Company
Castle Gate
Utah
Elko Hatchery
Water Company
Silver and Wheat Prices Linked by Silver Monetization Theory
A letter from A Silver Aerosntcax, Ma rch 25 1897, argues that silver demonetization lowered silver value and raised wheat and cotton prices, urging remonetization to boost American farmer prosperity and curb English silver purchases. Also notes a song contest at the M E church with prizes and Hood s Sarsaparilla promotion.
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Pants
Ill
Newlands
Washington, D. C
Sie
England
United States
Tadtia
America
India
Inia
Enland
King George of Greece says peace efforts failed and war inevitable
Athens dispatch quotes King George denying Greece started the conflict with Turkey and blaming Turkish aggression and European intrigues. He says the war may be long and bloody, Greece must prevail or disappear, and that Greece will play a major role at sea in the Cretan crisis.
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Athens
George
Greece
Turkey
Europe
Greeve
Wire Netting and Screen and Hat Query Ads
An advertisement snippet promotes wire netting and screen from E Rein hart & Co and a hat claim from M Hofman. It also touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a preventive and cure for la grippe with claims of avoiding pneumonia and rapid relief, sold in 26 and 50 cent sizes by W A Brown.
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Chamberlain
W. A. Brown
Paper Paints and Oils Advertised by Retwnaur & Co
The listing notes paper not sold in 1000 roll lots but in stock for trade. Heath & Milligan paints are highlighted as a fresh arrival with oils and lead on hand. Also promotes men’s all wool suits by F. Ronins & Co in recent styles at low figures.
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Heath & Milligan Paints
F. Retwnaur & Co
Ronins & Co. Aldef
New Styles of Wall Paper
Two thousand rolls of wall paper have just been received by Brown and Piper with fifty different patterns this year's styles. Call and see our stock of paper before buying elsewhere. We can suit you in quality and price. Cheap line of summer suits for men and youths priced 46 to 14. F. C. Rosins and Co.
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Brown & Piper
F.C. Rosins & Co
Cure for severe cold in Cripple Creek by cough remedy
In Cripple Creek the writer describes a severe cold that resisted remedies until using three small bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The cough and cold disappeared, credited to the remedy. endorsed by G B Henderson editor of the Daily Advertiser. Sold by W A Brown.
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Cripple Creek
Chamberlain
G. B. Henderson
Daily Advertiser
W. A. Brown
Hall's Catarrh Cure promising constitutional relief
A local early 20th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a cure for catarrh, claiming internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. It offers a reward for proof of failure and lists testimonials, with price 75 cents and address for F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Pruggists
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Endorsed for Teething Pain
A vintage advertisement claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup soothes teething pain and settles stomachs. It touts universal use by mothers, promises immediate relief, and lists price five cents to twenty five cents per bottle, sold by druggists worldwide.
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Mrs. Winslow
Mens wool suits priced in dollars and up
F C Roprys and Co advertises men s all wool suits from 10 to 60 dollars with higher priced options up to 15 dollars and invites customers to come and see them.
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F. C. Roprys & Co
Dr H B McDonald Heads to Winnemucca for Dental Work
Dentist Dr H B McDonald will be in Winnemucca after returning from Elko. Reserve your dental work with him and it will be done satisfactorily. aSti.
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H. B. McDonald
Winnemucca
Elko
aSti
Fast Time Between Winnemucca and the East
Union Pacific advertises fast Eastbound service from Winnemucca with 2:15 p m departures daily. Chicago in 6 14 hours, St Louis 6 1 hours, Omaha 4 6 1 2 hours, St Paul 6 1 hours, Denver 3 8 hours. Through sleeper and dining car service listed. agents S A Kitto and D E Burley named for bookings.
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Union Pacific
Winnemucca
Chicago
St. Louis
Omaha
St. Paul
Denver
Wianemacca
Pollan
Ogden
Tulders
S. A. Kitto
Southern Pacitic Co
Winnemuces
Atdrese D. E. Burley
Union Pacific Co
Salt Lake
Potatoes From Vicks Nursery Offer Says American Wonder
Notices a buyer advertises superior quality potatoes imported from Vicks Nursery New York named American Wonder. The item is described as very fine and prolific with an appeal to apply.
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Vick’s Nursery
New York
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Craven
Wadsworth
Angelli Ucalli
Wadsworth Dispatch
Dolan
Will Winfrey
Fred Wamsley
Justice Court
Ivanhoe Lotwe No. 18
K. of P
C. J.J, Hin
K. of
Talbot
Dr. Hunter
Kentucky
Chas. A. Jones
Beowane
Grayson Ranch
Willow Point
James Bateman Jr
Justice, Bateman & Co
Commington Merchants of
Philadelphia
Tacoma
Washington
John Hoehener
el. Gerey
John Hoefer
Frank Park
W. Stabler
Fremont
Neb
The
Office Specialty Company of
Washoe County
Kinian
Anatin
Austin
Jemima
Uoele John
C. Rontns & Co
Eni
M. E. Church
Hood
King George
E. Reinhart & Co
M. Hofman
ROYAL
Royal Baking Powder CO
East
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