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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1901
Page
2
Daily except Sundays listing ice and bridge corners with subscription rates. Mentions Winnemucca mailing options and prompts readers to address business communications to Silverstate Winnemucca Sovada.
Weather Bureau report for four hours ending 7 meridian time records mean barometer 29.86 with max 85 and min 45 temperatures average 66 normal 66. Wind from northeast. No precipitation. Forecast: fair tonight and Friday. Thur Aug 29 1901.
The piece debunks claims that Democrats of Nevada have formed a ticket for the next year. It notes Republican papers and others speculate on a fusion list, but asserts no slate exists yet and predicts real nominations will come from Democrats and Silver party at the proper time. The Reno Journal weighs in on guesswork and the role of conventions.
A Phoenix dispatch on August 24 reports a plan to reclaim 140000 acres of government land in northern Yuma County near the California line. Financed by Southern California and Arizona capitalists, settlers will join the canal company to cut costs. The scheme includes 150000 acres of government land and talks to buy 50000 acres from the Blythe estate. The project aims to dam the Colorado River at a total cost not under 1 million dollars, with Blythe land purchase around 250000 dollars.
The article warns that if Admiral Schley is found guilty of cowardice disobedience and conduct unbecoming an officer he would have no remedy in civil courts. The Supreme Court could not overturn a naval tribunal. The steel trio of Admirals and Navy Department prosecutors loom over the case including Admiral Howison’s involvement.
The Southern Pacific Company operates 2,098 miles of railroad in California with an assessed valuation of 22,600,000 dollars, averaging 10,772 dollars per mile, and in Nevada 15,000 dollars per mile, about half again as high. Admiral Sampson to testify in the Schley court inquiry. cross examination expected to be engaging. The Sacramento Bee quotes a Pennsylvania convention denouncing Democrats while praising Matt Quay. A Evansville man bragged no woman kissed him. six girls kissed him by force then pressed charges. A thief released from jail stole a photo from the rogues gallery two hours later. The New York Tribune comments on devilish ambition waning in some people.
An inventor claims a perfected airship and anticipates its launch to space, while Brown Bros promote Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. The piece blends futuristic travel optimism with ad copy for digestive remedies, praising cures for indigestion and related ailments. The brands and claims are presented as persuasive endorsements.
Advertises A Cup of Lane's Tea at Night as a remedy for habitual constipation sick headache and indigestion claiming immediate relief and long term cure. Promises lower cost than rivals and drugstore refund if not satisfied with a 25¢ and 50¢ package. Source notes a testimonial from Mrs. Brown Bros about a choking incident in a child cured by One Minute Cove Cure.
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