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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1879
Page
3
War Department Signal Corps notes observations taken simultaneously at all stations, including Ducewnnn with time marks 4 17 AM and 187 4:17. This terse bulletin records synchronized timing across facilities for coordinated operations.
A Western astronomer predicts a warm showery October and wet cold patterns through February 1850, while local violence injures Captain John Kemler at Buena Vista and mills restart after repairs. Teamsters complain of rough roads near the bridge and toll roads as ore shipments flow from Winnemucca Mountain to Utah.
Ah Quy and Lin Que, prominent local Chinese couple, obtained a marriage license and wed in American fashion. An interpreter aided the bride as she refused to vow obedience, then relented after a tense moment. The ceremony concluded with a kiss and a hasty departure for a honeymoon with Celestial friends.
A Virginia physician warns that newly discovered mining camps risk typhoid fever and pneumonia due to mineral-laden water. He suggests purifying by adding three to five drops of nitric acid per bucket and letting it stand overnight, then discarding two thirds of the water to remove mineral taint.
Frank Fellowas reports from the East that the so called buyiness boom is not felt on the Pacific Coast. Despite many nickels and pennies in circulation, Nevada habits make a living difficult. Good crops and European breadstuff demand lift Wheat, Barmera grain incomes spur spending, yet overall business seems tight for a Newala man.
The Sample Rooms are stocked with imported cigars and choicest wines. A second column notes sea ads and related items, reflecting a broad display of goods and advertisements.
The Belle Isle Company shipped three bars of bullion valued at 6 265 54 and the Navajo Company sent three bars valued at 3 876 54. About four hundred head of beef cattle are en route from Colonel Hardin's ranch for shipment to San Francisco. M Hofman advertises jewelry bargains for holiday gifts.
Members of Winneurween Lodge No 19 F and A M and Humboldt Lodge No 16 I O O F plan a social at their hall next Saturday evening. All members in good standing are invited. See notice in another column.
Unionville reports Unionville tems and Squire Brown arriving with word that the Arizona mine is producing more bullion than any time in two years. The Lathlean mill near completion will soon process ore from the Lucky Dog mines Letture. Reverend J Riley to lecture on Baptism at the Schoolhouse Friday at 6 30 PM. A morning snow storm persisted through the forenoon.
A Victorian era note cites a projected prophecy about a dry summer and storms, then reports on the cremation of Pinte Charley near Treadway's ranch in Carson City. It includes fever mortality rates in Memphis, and a street encounter where a man misidentifies Mr Brown with a stranger named Hawston.
Special locals promote jewelry sale at Horatan's with reduced prices and holiday gift ideas. An earner for Shiloh's Consumption Cure claims to cure coughs and lung issues, with various prices and a druggist dealer in Winnemucca Nevada. Also promotions for Shiloh's Fire and other health products, plus hats cloaks sale and dentistry services, a watchmaker offering warranted repairs. Street notices include impending travel of C W Johnston and a brief mention of Jackmetuck perfume by DeSaussure.
A political alert notes the Red House order department declares determination to ally with allies. The message emphasizes unity and collective action in a tense international climate.
The notice warns that cold weather causes fever and lung trouble, urging early treatment. It promotes Boscars German Syrup as the leading remedy for throat and lung diseases, claiming 950000 bottles sold last year with no failures.
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