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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1880
Page
3
Fragmentary notes from a War Department entry dated 1580 mention observations tied to a certain event. The legible text references a weathered or clerical context and hints at routine military record keeping from that era.
A crowded river picnic near Harboldt drew ladies, gentlemen, and many children. Sheriff Miller and others helped supervise the event at the river bank, with ice cream and meals available. Constable Wesley Antrim seeks Winnemucca town constable seat, stressing tolerance for voters across parties. Fourth District Court opens next Monday with Grand Jury to convene.
The article lists Republican electors R H Taylor O 11 Grey and A FE Morton plus a state central committee with numerous members across many Nevada towns including Esmeralda Eureka Elko and Washoe. It reports farming harvests in Sonoma Ranch Golconda Big Meadows Paradise Valley and Reno with varying yields and notes possible Central Pacific timetable revisions affecting the Overland train schedule.
Delegates J T Job and James R Harvey turned away from the Carson Convention after refereeing the Supreme Judgeship victory. Humboldt delegates returned in low spirits from defeat. Cattle shipments are noted with Berrett ownership on the river above town. Preaching at My-E. Church is scheduled for Sunday morning with Rev. Warrington officiating. Sunday school to follow the morning service.
Pie Howe and Srandace Wool Markers quote wool prices at 17 and 24 cents for southern and Sah Joaquin, 25 and 31 cents for northern, and 27 and 38 cents per pound for Humboldt and So nome. A. W. Selviston, dentist, takes rooms at Mrs. Clark's Lease next to the City rng Store to attend a ballwork in the dengiatty line.
A garbled OCR item lists tobacco products and brands with scattered phrases about divestment from manufacturers. The readable parts mention cigars and cigarettes and reference various brand-like terms without clear actions or dates.
Nevada Republicans approve national platform. They denounce Asian immigration as a threat, urge modification of the Burlingame Treaty, and support silver coinage alongside gold. They back Garfield and Arthur for president and vice president and pledge Nevada electoral support.
A fragmented postal notice lists numerous names including Baker John W i henhails Geo dani WM and others. It mentions August 1880 and a post office at Winme n the Mth day of jervs Portmaatar with letters cutting off.
An ad notes fresh groceries and Provintomey direct from first hands available for cash at mailed B C Rows’s. The listing promises a complete stock from a first-class establishment.
Local grocers Ron’s and BO stock Pairbank’s Gard pure lard. Brands like Pree Oriters Aml Gelery Salad and Ley & Co’s Ideal compete for shoppers. Advertised benefits claim consistent quality and baking performance for households.
Special locals promote Vermont maple by the box at 21 cents per pound and 25 cents for smaller quantities at Banister and Watherly's. Summer styles of ladies hats at reduced prices from E Ritenarr & Co. Fruit can storage offers from R W Woon. Rev George H Thayer extols Shiloh's Consumption Cure, claiming personal and wife salvation.
An old advertisement touts Shiloh's Vitalizer and Brown's Bronchial Troches for coughs sore throat hoarseness and bronchial ailments. Claims cure relief free if not effective with price 75 cents and multiple regional sellers listed. Imitations warned and genuine Troches sold in boxes.
The readable fragment touts Avetst R health remedy and a large dry goods stock. It mentions merchants Levy & and Beyr Co offering varied items and low prices, urging readers to visit and compare. The textMash lacks coherent coherence and precise details due to OCR issues.
A garbled note describes items for sale including a white coat paints and a vat. The text mentions selling at a location called cont? yond with unclear seller and details.
Fragments suggest a local retailer Levi & Co advertises a sale with strong discounts, though the text is garbled. The notice mentions a store with emphasis on bargains and customer turnout, likely urging shoppers to visit for deals during a regional sale.
Miss Lesons provides two weekly one hour lessons at the Central Pacific Hotel, with terms set per month. She plans to continue teaching at Witinemucca until July 28.
An 1880 notice outlines payment for descriptions and samples, with details on who will act for parties and terms. It mentions handling consignments and forwarding by return, referencing H R W Winnemucca and Torrey of Winnemucca with an August date.
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