War Department Observations at Multiple Stations
Observations recorded by the War Department at various stations on the same moment in Apaust 1850 noting synchronized measurements across the network.
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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1880
Page
3
Observations recorded by the War Department at various stations on the same moment in Apaust 1850 noting synchronized measurements across the network.
Personal Mates Governor Kinkead and wife return from the East in good health. Garfield era expected to win easily. Walton of the U S Geological Survey visits town collecting statistics. Hager of Willow Creek reports grasshoppers and crickets harming the alfalfa crop near Anourville. Judge Marstall of Reno and Terry of Terry Friend Doane inspect the Humboldt canal to organize works. Wintexmveca Derverstic Club merges into Hancock and English Club. old pledges revoked with a pledge to support Hancock and Haglith. Regular meetings moved to Tuesday evenings. Clisiewam authorizes committees at each meeting to procure speakers for the next gathering. Meyer Fisk Sabine and Hurat chosen to select a speaker for the next meeting.
A damaged note from Mort Melverntt mentions a recruit from the Mast in Co. G under Colonel Bernard at Molhemik Tynorayat and a cryptic request about a wild carrot or pavellip near a post. It records a death in the ward and names William Weberuhegen of Germany, with a mining company shipping bullion valued at 1 016 00 to San Micheether.
W. W. Cole’s colossal entertainment outfit rolls out new marvels for the season. Captain and Mrs Bates, eight foot giants, headline alongside six trained trick stallions and a Spanish bull performing with its trainer. The Kanus ox, weighing 3100 pounds and six feet tall, stands as a standout attraction. Cole’s vast collection includes top riders, gymnasts, and rare animals, with over a million dollars invested in search of novelty.
A Lang Syne mill in St Dun Glen was bought by a New York company. Dr Loomin hired Chinese miners for underground work, trained by white instructors, but the Chinese proved unsuitable and were dismissed. White workers were rehired. the directors may avoid such experiments again.
A party of five families from Cooee Lake California arrived tonight en route to Arizona. They traveled via Surprise gol Fandango Valleys Quin River and Pleasant Valley toward Austin. The group includes about 35 people, seven wagons and 50 to 60 horses, led by Rev. James Harrer. County Clerk Job is ready to mail registration books to registry agents. those needing books should apply to the Clerk. Vaqueros Wanted. Vick Anderson of Golconda seeks several vaqueros to drive cattle to his eastern Oregon ranch. Also noted is a sale at P.O. Rows offering coats pants and vests at cost.
Churchill County reports political preparation at Washington with Census Supervisor Ferguson and potential Assembly bid. Grasshoppers threaten alfalfa while Stillwater crops thrive. Silver Mill IX b shows poor prospects due to lack of capital. optimism for development if investment returns.
A historical advertisement touts Mall's Vegetable Sicilian Mall Re newer as a powerful hair restorative. It says it restores gray hair, cleans the scalp, cures dandruff and shedding, nourishes hair, and leaves it moist and glossy. It claims long-lasting effects with rare applications and notes endorsement by Massachusetts officials and medical men.
An advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a remedy for dyspepsia liver complaints and related digestive issues. It urges readers to buy from Eureka druggists with sample bottles at 10 cents and regular bottles at 75 cents, asserting two doses relieve any case.
The Masonic Aid Association names M J Henley as General Agent in Virginia City and Alexander Wise as Agent for Winnemucca. The group provides widows and orphans of deceased Masons about eight thousand five hundred dollars yearly at nominal cost, far below typical life insurance. Contact details follow for information and circulars on Second Street near Bridge.
Levy & Co starts today with the state's most complete selection of dry goods buttons and clothing. Fresh goods arrive daily as they pledge not to undersell and invite customers to inspect prices.
An old ad notes three ply rubber hose labeled No 1 as the best in town from Banniston and Wetrebly. Levy & Co promotes Pure Coffee and a new own brand claimed to be the finest in the market. Levy & Co’s Ideal Making Powder is advertised as superior to rivals.
Fragments advertise Charles Heidsieck wine for Frank Fellows rooms and fruit cans for winter storage sold cheap by R W Wood. Summer fashion hats at reduced prices from Bernani Co and maple sugar direct from Vermont. Baysistar Wertmay's cool clothing and Dov's Luxen Stax offer fresh oysters celery salad and baked beans with brown bread.
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