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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1899
Page
3
Readers report a strong earthquake tremor that rattled buildings and sent residents fleeing their homes. No injuries confirmed as investigators assess aftershocks and potential structural damage. Emergency crews cordon streets and urge caution while assessing affected neighborhoods.
A Western United States dispatch reports strong demand for range horses to be shipped to San Francisco. Stockmen in southern Oregon note excellent pasture, ample hay, and rising prices, with plans to ship monthly or biweekly, led by buyers like Mr Lowry of San Francisco. Local observers also recount a damaging sequence of earthquakes felt in the area and discuss their possible east west propagation.
The Canadian correspondent notes falling prices for American cattle sent to London due to weak English markets and warm weather. A London cable reports a clear price decline and weaker market tone, with Chalve Canadians and Argentines listed at reduced values. An Ottawa inventor unveils a self acting water pump for pastures, aiding livestock with a tread-activated water supply. Dry conditions persist in many states. Iowa improves slightly, while Kansas and Nebraska report near perfect crops. Cuba may import up to 50,000 head of stock cattle duty free from Texas and elsewhere to bolster its livestock industry.
The Navy plans to ship about 3000 cavalry horses to the Philippines by the northern route via the Aleutian Islands and Nagasaki. Journeys from San Francisco to the Aleutians take 8 to 9 days, with similar time to Nagasaki. The usual sea voyage lasts 25 to 30 days, causing high mortality.
Dr. George H. Boskowitz, son of Frank Boskowitz, is named interne physician at San Francisco City and County Hospital. Born in Carson City 21 years ago, he recently graduated from medical college. The notice also promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hood's Sarsaparilla with testimonial claims.
An overland route by Union Pacific is promoted as a fast, reliable line for Texas cattle futures, with luxury cars and low rates to markets in the East. Articles describe Texas beef prospects, shipments of wool, and debates on cattle feeding, plus medical remedies and local business notices in Paradise Valley and Salt Lake City circulation.
Three years after the Mormon Church bought four thousand irrigable acres in White River Valley and Steptoe, three towns near Lund Preston and Georgetown report a growing population of about 926. Homes farms and brick kilns emerge, water rights and five year payment plans attract settlers from Utah, with local markets for grain beef pork poultry eggs and butter. Bishop Thomas Judd is credited for the progress as Preston and Georgetown gain similar momentum near Ely Nevada.
State notes report a Carson Nevada escape tale and volunteers returning to California. Sharon Emily and W B E reached California Thursday night while Lt M English recruits for the Thirty-fifth Volunteer Infantry in Reno. W W Means shipped forty five car touches of lambs from Reno to Kansas City amid Virginia Chronicle details. A Carson family narrowly escaped a ship to the golden shore after allegedly drinking tainted water. Returned Utah Volunteers include Mannie Phillipe and K P Walker from Elk County. they remain in Manila but did not reenlist and will muster out in San Francisco in about two weeks.
Dawson W. L. Taylor reports locating two claims in Dawson City. The Carson News notes officials deduct profits, while a second claim shows potential but freight costs from Lawson to the mine run fifty cents per pound. Reynolds says the country is good but about 5,000 idle men are present and growing weekly. Mr and Mrs Reynolds are well and sending records to old friends.
Snow reports national corn crop conditions with drought relief in the Gulf States but insufficient late rains to save late corn. The South faces a very short crop versus last year, while Kentucky and Tennessee show a drop of ten to fifteen points in condition.
In Wyoming and Montana ranchers discuss breeding programs and shipments to improve value of cattle. Jobe F Flamichter predicts Texas cattle plans will raise overall herd value by a noticeable amount. Pierre Wibaux expands his purchase of 4,000 southern cattle for his Montana operation. Grass conditions are strong and cattle gains steady. Meanwhile tuberculosis forces postponement of Levi P Morton’s famed Guernsey sale at Ellerslie New York after an official check finds TB in about fifty head.
The cheap power committee contract with the Plottston Company sets terms for the Comstock mining companies to take a minimum of 600 horsepower for two years at 3 percent per month per horsepower. When usage reaches 1,500 horsepower the price becomes 5 dollars per month, with proportional charges for intermediate amounts.
State reports Governor Badier received a letter from Chas Kappler, representing Nevada, noting the war claims had been filed with the proper department. A War Department message confirmed receipt of a claim totaling 6212.72 and indicated a speedy settlement may follow.
An obscure vintage ad promotes William's Pink Pita for Pale People claiming it is not 9010 by the dozen but passes age barriers. It lists direct from the Dr. Wit- Name Medicine, Sebonectady, charging 80 cents per box with six boxes offered.
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