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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1897
Page
2
Weather Bureau report from Winnemucca Station notes 44 hours of data ending 8 P M local time. Mean barometer 2.057 inches. Maximum and minimum temperatures 89 and 65 degrees. Mean 77 degrees. Wind from the indicated direction at 4 mph. No precipitation in 24 hours. Observer G A Willson signs the record.
The Supreme Court outlines tunnel owners rights over adjacent veins. It holds a tunnel owner may claim veins within 3900 feet of the tunnel face ahead of later discoveries, that discovered veins relate back to the tunnel’s location, and that location can extend 1500 feet on either side. It also states the 1861 Colorado limit is superseded by federal law and an owner’s failure to adverse an adjacent patent does not bar later veins crossing that claim.
The Virginia Enterprise notes revived gold mining interest due to Klondike discoveries. It predicts broader profit potential and urges Nevada residents to capitalize on renewed prospects. The piece highlights national attention from the Pacific coast to the Atlantic seaboard and calls for wider awareness of Nevada's mineral wealth.
Crabs in dark pools gather seaweed bits to disguise themselves on their shells. They assemble red and green pieces in mirrored patterns, claim they can taste colors in darkness, and claim the weed spurs growth on the shells. Hood's Sarsaparilla testimonial from Isaac Amen notes relief from stomach pain. Hood's Pills advertised as family laxative with a 25 cent price.
Five horses strayed or were stolen from Stauffer's ranch on the Humboldt around the 10th. The restorer or informant will receive a liberal reward. Also selling a line of Sweet Crackers and Cakes. Agent for seven first class Fire Insurance Companies. Subscriptions for periodicals and magazines. Agent for the San Francisco dailies. Country orders promptly filled.
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