Local News Roundup and Nevada Weather Notes
R T Evans and H Curtner arrived from Paradise valley ranch. A Comstocker jokes about a nectarine tree. The Oregon battleship guns arrive next month from the East. Hunters Gates Piper and Brake man McClure head to Paradise valley for two weeks. A Willow Creek trout carried a ten inch rattlesnake in its stomach. The Silver convention met in San Francisco with about 600 delegates. Nevada weather bureau reports July highs of 112 at St Thomas and lows of 28 at Stofiel Elko. Crops and hay show strong yields. rainfall below normal but irrigation adequate. A Lib erty New York dispatch tells of Abner Hornbeck’s return after twelve years away amid a thunderstorm and a lightning strike that hits the family Bible at Luke 15 verse about the fatted calf.
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Gates
George Piper
McClure
Paradise Valley
Martin Creek
Idaho
Willow Creek
Metropolitan Hall
San Francisco
Nevada
Silver State
Eureka County
C. W. Friend
Nevada Weather Bureau
St.Thomas
Lincoln County
Stofiel
Elko County
Winnemucca
Palmetto
Humboldt
Paradise
Humboldt River
Lyon
Storey
Douglas
Ormsby
Washoe County
Liberty
N. Y
New York Press
Abner Hornbeck
Neversink
Carp shooting becomes Humboldt region pastime this season
Warm days bring carp to shallow river shallows where 22 caliber rifles are used to bag fish for sport. Hunters report catches of up to 25 carp with dogs trained to retrieve, while others kill for sport. A separate note explains fly foot anatomy with pads hooks and sticky fluid enabling ceiling movement.
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Humboldt
Nevada Features in Century Magazine Article
William Smythe editor of the Irrigation Age toured Nevada for a colonization piece in Century now asks Governor Jones for Carson Valley photographs. The Virginia Enterprise claims a coyote on Senator Jones' roof, joking that the animal is a western Nevada coyote loyal to his party shift.
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William Smythe
The
Irrigation Age
Nevada
Century Magazine
Governor Jones
Carson Valley
Virginia Enterprise
Senator Jones
Enterprise
Cheaper Bicycles and Rumors of a 400000 Wheel Market
The Philadelphia Press notes demand keeps prices high as factories lag in orders. Rumor spread of a syndicate aiming to flood the market by April 1896 with 400,000 bicycles costing $18 to make and selling as low as $30. It would pressure prices and rival the current $100 wheel.
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Philadelphia
North Pole balloon expedition gains funding and plans
M. Andre secures Swedish support and a donation from King Oscar to search for the North Pole by air. Contracts for a double silk balloon and gear total about $12,000 with a 30 day gas-tethered voyage expected in July. The project includes a sledge, boat, weapons, camera, and a plan to navigate by sail brakes.
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M. Andre
North Pole
Oscar
Sweden
International Geographical Congress
M. Yon
Paris
Central Polar Basin
North America
Siberia
M. Anire
Spitzbergen
Behring Straits
Pole
Making Salt in California From San Francisco Bay
The salt industry in Alameda county dates to 1889 and yields 40 000 to 50 000 tons annually. In 1893 bay works produced 41 000 tons worth 137 960 dollars. Two methods exist: natural evaporation and pond evaporation to saturation, then crystallization.
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San Francisco Bay
Alameda County
Bay
Bay Shore
New Treatment for Insanity Trialed by Doctor for Nourishment
A physician used subcutaneous injections of salt to feed an obstinately refusing insane patient. Some symptoms improved, prompting further trials and signaling a potential revolution in treating insanity. The piece frames body element balance as key to health and hints at broader medical implications.
Lost Horses At Lassen Meadows Ranch
Two work horses, a white one branded 7UP and a flea bitten gray branded 00, vanished from Lassen Meadows, Humboldt county, Nev about two months ago. A reward offered for information leading to their recovery. contact G. W. Meacham. Also includes old advertisements for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup and local goods with sale of legal blanks.
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G. W. Meacham
Lassen Meadows
Arms
Humboldt County
Nev
WiseLow
Ryrup
Will Return to Winnemucca for Five Days
The Boston Photo car will return to Winnemucca on the 23d to remain until the 27th. Five days only. Don’t Be Alarmed. You will smile again if you use A Kleinhans Epicure coffee and tea. They are just right. Send for them and try them.
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Boston
Winnemucca
A. Kleinhans
Epicure
Latest Buckeye mower for sale at bargain price
Payable September 1, 1895. A 5-foot cut Buckeye mower, brand new and improved, will be sold at a bargain. For price and information inquire at once of F. C. Ronys & Co.
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F. C. Roniys & Co
Dwelling for Rent on the Hill Newly Painted and Papered
A dwelling on the hill is for rent after recent painting and papering. For particulars apply to altf. E Retmnarr & Co.
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Altf. E, Retmnarr & Co
Local Dental Update and Footwear Ad Highlights
W. 8 Porter 15 now in Winnemaces with a short stay. Office in the parlor of Busch hotel. Ladies fine kid import tips Juliett's Oxford shoes touted as summer wear. Visit F.C. Ronts & Co to see them.
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Porter
Winnemaces
Busch Hotel
Juliett
Oxford
F.C. Ronts & Co
Finest chocolates and seafood attract spring shoppers
A local market advertises the best chocolates from F. C. Rosins & Co and mackerels at 15 cents each or two for 25 cents. Hood's Sarsaparilla and Ayer's Sarsaparilla are promoted as spring tonics for aged people seeking extra help.
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F. C. Rosins & Co
A. Kleinhans
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R. T. Evans
H. Curtner
Comstocker
Oregon
Nevada Weather Service Report
California
California Fig Syrup Co
E. Reinhart
BH. Wichman
Gotha
Elkholm
Lin
Inter Ocean
U.S
Royal Ponder
Mall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Walding
Kinnan & Marvin
Hall
Altar Society
W. Sharp
A. U
J. Roycox
Ill Ti
Staunton’s
Pioneer
M. Hofman
F. C. Rosixs & Co
E. Reinhart & Co
Hood
Ayer
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