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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1897
Page
2
Weather data shows the 21 hours ending 4 PM local time includes mean barometer 20.8 inches. Maximum temperature 5 degrees, minimum 3 degrees, mean 50 degrees. Prevailing wind from the west at 14 mph. 24 hour precipitation 0.06 inches. Observation by KB Hill, Avausr 5. INW7
A New York gathering witnessed Nicola Tesla showcase simultaneous messaging via the earth’s currents. Flames and long electrical discharges from a circular electrode impressed observers as Tesla described a system to relay signals globally without wires. The article contrasts this with Marconi’s early wireless experiments in Italy and England, noting private and public demonstrations. It also reports an Interior Dept decision affirming a revenue cutter as part of the U.S. Navy in the case of William S. Rodgers, Mexican War-era claim, overturning a pension bureau action.
A historical note on Marco Polo and Tartars marrying the dead to unite families after loss. Mentions Jenghis Khan and a Yasa from 1205, followed by an ad for Cascarets and Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething children.
Five horses described as strayed or stolen from Stauffer's ranch on the Humboldt about the roth inst. The person returning any or all of the horses to the undersigned or giving information will be liberally rewarded.
Also a line of Sweet Crackers and Cakes, Agent for seven first class Fire Insurance Companies, and labour may be assured of receiving the most favorable consideration in regard to rates of insurance. Subscriptions taken for all periodicals and magazines. Also agent for the San Francisco dailies. Orders from the country will be promptly filled.
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