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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1880
Page
3
War Department Signal Corps records from August 4 1804 document synchronized observations taken at the same moment across all stations. The entry notes timing, method, and coordination details for concurrent measurements used in early military scientific work.
Local intelligence notes a meeting to be held at Oriental Hall next Friday evening to organize a Jockey Club and arrange races at the Winnemucca course this Fall. Alfred French of Rye Patch invites horse racing enthusiasts to assist in organizing the club and promoting the enterprise.
Paradise Agricultural Mechanical and Mining Development Society forms a permanent body with a 10000 dollar capital and a first exhibition planned for Paradise in September. Hay production is estimated 12000 to 15000 tons with winter demand shaping the market. Bullion mine northern drift strike yields rich native and ruby silver ore, though full estimates await further drilling. A Hancock and English Club is formed in Paradise with officers led by President S B P Pierce and officers F Bauman M J Lamance C C Biles H S Richardson and members C C Rilea A W Siegel H Warren E M Watson and B F Riley.
County Treasurer reports filed with the Big Meadows School District No. 3 trustees show receipts and disbursements of the special tax fund. If concerns remain, the Board of Trustees at Lovelock can exhibit receipts covering the disbursements. meanwhile the New York Evening Mail notes the Eagle mine near Meadow Lake in Spring Valley, Humboldt County, Nevada, reporting rich ore and extensive operations.
Fragment of 19th century ad copy touting Shiloh's Vitaliar as a cure all for indigestion dyspepsia sour stomach liver complaint and constipation. Claims many passersby suffer from stomach misery and promises guaranteed relief sold by druggists.
Local retail listing highlights Gouda inspired jerseys and white coats, with garments including panty and vests offered at East B.C. Borisa shop. Prices and exact specs unavailable in the fragment.
D. H. Haskell, town site agent, arrived in town today. Mr and Mrs Cyrus Bardinas arrived yesterday from Missouri. Cy left here last winter a confirmed bachelor but succumbed to a Missouri girl. Freighting on the Central Pacific is heavier than in years. Special trains run daily drawn by two engines, crews between here and Wadsworth have increased. A special Witnemucca Hose Company No 1 meeting will be held at the Hose-house at 8 oclock this Wednesday evening. All members are reminded to be present, as business of importance will be discussed.
SPECIAL LOCALS I will sell my stack of millinery goods consisting of satins velvets flowers feathers also carpet and sewing machine at cost to-day and to-morrow Call at once at next door to M Hofman’s store au3 21 Mrs Geo Grarr
Local shoppers flock to Levy for bargains as word spreads about cheap cash purchases. patrons say variety and low prices attract crowds, while store staff emphasize daily deals and steady stock.
A local store advertises seven pounds of brown sugar or six pounds of white sugar for one dollar from C. Coenowern, claiming no defective goods. Another notice promotes Mrs. Wixstow's Soorale Syrup for teething pain, claiming quick relief and bowel regulation, sold at 25 cents a bottle by a long-trusted medical practitioner network.
Advertised remedies for coughs asthma consumption and bronchitis claim superior cure rate. Shilohs Cure and Shilohs Porous Plaster promoted with guarantees and various prices. Also promotional notes for perfumes, fruit canning, hats, maple sugar, clothing items, coffee. Winnemucca Nevada locale implied.
An old advertisement touts Mall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Restorative as a scientific blend of powerful agents. It claims to restore gray hair, cleanse the scalp, cure dandruff and hair loss, nourish from within, and leave hair moist soft and glossy. Endorsed by eminent physicians and Massachusetts State Assayer, with broad international popularity.
Advice for sufferers of dyspepsia liver complaint and related symptoms to buy Green's Averust Flower from Eureka druggists. Claims immediate relief, offers sample bottles for 10 cents and regular size at 75 cents, with two doses said to relieve any case. Sold by first-class druggists nationwide.
Alexander Wise named agent for Winnemucca area by Northwestern Masonte Aid Association through General Agent B M Henley of Virginia City Nevada. Association offers widows and orphans of deceased Masons eight thousand five hundred dollars at nominal annual cost about one quarter of ordinary life insurance expenses and guaranteed indemnity. Levy & Co opens largest dry goods stock in state. Barntsten & Werwiety advertise rubber hose and assorted goods. Doc's Luxcu Staxp serves oysters celery salad and baked beans nightly. Levy & Co promotes Ideal baking powder and claims superior quality.
An old market advertisement offers hauling by Ray and Graig with a regular wagon. It notes rain or shine service to and from the depot, promises prompt attention to all orders, and lists complete rumble for all kinds of jobs.
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