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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1901
Page
2
The Silver State Winnemucca Nevada advertises subscription rates by mail and carrier with options for six months and three months, and lists business correspondence address at The Silver State Winnemucca Nevada.
Weather bureau report from Winnewooda station for 24 hours ending 4:09 PM indicates mean barometer 10.68 inches, max 67 F, min 30 F, mean 48 F, normal 48 F, wind from W, precipitation 0 inches, min temp April 4 33 F. Forecast calls for fair tonight and Thursday. Signed J Hayden observer and Mcadie April 24 1901.
The New York Independent article by Congressman Newlands argues Nevada’s vast yet untapped mineral wealth and scant rainfall demand federal action to create storage reservoirs. He advocates state led irrigation by funding dams, cites railroads as limiting factor, and notes political hurdles in Congress and shifting western population dynamics.
The Salt Lake Tribune notes Spain’s area and population density relate to Utah and Nevada, predicting future irrigation growth may raise Nevada’s density. It also discusses cavalry horse demand in the U S Army, the horse market, and President Ingalls opposing private trust actions while supporting taxes.
A brief humorous exchange from an Indianapolis Press fragment shows Mrs Jason asking what pessimists are, and Mr Jason offering a pragmatic, folksy explanation that the pessimists are divided among men who have eaten too much and those who have not had enough.
Notice is given that J A Cochran has been appointed administrator of the estate of James K Dickson, deceased, in Humboldt County Nevada. Creditors must file claims with vouchers with the Clerk within forty days of first publication. Dated Winnemucca April 23, 1901.
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