Weather Summary from Winnemucca Station 1808
Weather Bureau report from Winnemucca Station for 24 hours ending April 22 1808 lists mean barometer 30.09 inches maximum 66 degrees minimum 50 degrees mean 5 degrees normal 48 degrees with prevailing wind from the west and no precipitation. The note includes a later forecast line and an observer signature.
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U.S. Department OF Agriculture
Winnemucca Station
Geo. B. Ackerman
Observer Weather Bureau
Nevada Leads Union With Patriotism In Maine Monument Drive
The piece quotes W R Hearst praising Nevada for its patriotic response to the Maine monument land. It lauds Nevada’s war effort and voter support, calling the state a bold example and predicting soldiers will bolster the republic in 1898. It frames Nevada as a steadfast, warlike sister in spirit to the nation.
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W. R. Hearst
New York Journal
New York
Nevada
Maine Monument
Union
Commonwealth
Republic
Columbia
Sam
Caraon
General Lee seeks another audience with General Blanco
General Lee, angered by General Blanco's refusal to grant an audience in Havana, vows to send his card again in hopes Blanco will not "insolence to re use" him. Reports from a naval strategic board meeting note the prospect that Lee may have his wish granted.
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Lee
Blanco
Havana
Naval Strategic Board
Postal service adapts as war changes mail flow
A Pittsburgh exchange notes that war will alter postal operations but promises no failure to deliver letters from soldiers to their sweethearts at home or to relay replies, maintaining communication despite wartime strain.
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Pitteburg Exchange
Aluminum tags to ID soldiers in next war
The St Louis Globe-Democrat notes each soldier in future conflicts would wear an aluminum identification tag. It calls the idea practical and suggests it would have aided the Civil War era.
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St. Louis Globe- Democrat
War costs and mobilization call for volunteers in America
The report compares war chests with Russia leading at 596 million in gold, followed by France, Germany, Austria and others as Spain trails. It warns of costly naval warfare and urges American volunteers to serve. Advertisements noteBuckeye farm implements, Hood’s Sarsaparilla and a new ice cream stand, plus a sales push for nails and gloves.
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Spain
Russia
United States
Bank of France
Bank of Germany
Austria
Washington
Hood's Sarsaparilla Heals Varicose Veins Sore
Mars A E Gilson of Hartland Vermont reports long standing varicose veins and a painful sore that spread. After taking Hood's Sarsaparilla the sores healed and the limb recovered fully with no further pain. The advertisement promotes Hood's as the best blood purifier.
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Hood
Mars
A. E. Gilson
Hartland
Vermont
Don’t Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away
Advertisement style note on stopping tobacco use claims No-To-Bac as a guaranteed remedy with free booklet and samples. Mentions Chicago and Newark addresses for centug Remedy Co. and advertises shoes and hats from M B Staunton and M Hofman with spring goods and low prices.
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Centug Remedy Co
Chicago
Newark
Palace Sam Promises Cheap Goods and Bottled Spirits
The Palace Sam prepared to do a robbing business offering better goods for less money. Whisky by the case and by the gallon, cigars in any grade, General Water, wine, beer, and table wines sold cheap. A bold retailer markets alcohol and tobacco at low prices.
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Sam
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Silver State Publishing Co
Cor
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Sarorpay
Arnit
E. Bernarr & Co
Susan
Moaix
Amadee
California
Reinnanr & Co
Delft
Fe, Rersnarr & Co
E. Retsuart & Co
Mrs. Winslow
Foster
E. Rersuarr & Co
M. Hormas
Little
E. Reinhart & Co
Winnemucca, Nevada
Reinhart Bros
Golconda
E. Retnarr & Co
M. B. Staunton
M. Hofman’s
Amazon
Hofman
F. M. Fellows
Golconda Hot Springs Hotel
Tle
Anaconda
Montana
Golconda Hotel CO
Billy
Lessee
Francisca Bulli
Daily Sitter Star
Winnemucca
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