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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1879
Page
3
The War Department signals corps notes simultaneous observations at 417 AM across all stations on July 8, 1879. Devanwen reports synchronized readings from the signal corps observers.
Proceedings in the Italian language case focus on witness testimony from Gabriella Corraco Luigi Pedretti and Maria Corracco as the defense presents its side. The defendant himself testified about his whereabouts on the assault day and the jury remains under close guard in the District Court. Local items note jurors’ routine and a social notice from Mechanics Store.
The Reno Journal notes A. N. Towne and C. P. officials touring the line and proposing moving Wadsworth and Carlin shops to Humboldt with Truckee repair operations. Rye Patch eyed for new shops, Humboldt favored for access. timing unclear and plans not definite this winter.
J T Jeilrow reports preparations to supply the Pacific Coast with refined brimstone. All Rabbit Hole mines are consolidated and under one company. A contract to haul 1500 tons to Himbout Mouse rail yards enables 10 to 12 tons daily to reach the railroad, aiming to undercut imports in San Francisco. The mine promises vast supply for acids and other uses nationwide. A separate item notes a saloon shooting in Elke, fatally wounding Thomas Smith of Tuscarora, with George Hill implicated.
The warm spell yesterday melted the snow leaving muddy streets and wetter ground. Maevieds De Wixom of Austiny married Mia Catherine Grover of San Francisco in Kiko with Rev George Jennings officiating. N A H Mason shipped eleven carloads of beef cattle west to Lux Miller yesterday.
Nevada Central Grading began on the Austin end to secure two hundred thousand dollars in Lander county bonds. Rails are laid about a third of the way. the company plans a rush to finish by February 10 to run cars to Austin on schedule. The rest of the distance will be completed quickly. Lecture on Baptism set at M E Church by Rev J L Riley at 6 30 this evening.
In Carson the trial of William Boggs ended with acquittal after he admitted stealing a tombstone from William Boggstone’s grave, claiming it was for Bodie travel and calling the deceased a true monster. The item also reports November prison statistics, railroad telegraph chatter, and car values for rail cars.
An advertisement promoting a large sale of solid and plated gold jewelry including jet and cameo at Herman's store with reduced prices for holiday gifts. A celebrity testimonial from George H. Thayer praises Salph's Consumption Cure for lung diseases, endorsed by Dr. Marenerr & FPRrance Bourbon Ltd, dated May 15, 1878.
An advertisement notes Dyspepsia and related ailments and offers Shilor's Vitalizer free if it does not relieve them, priced at 75 cents. It also promotes Shilor's Porous Plaster at 75 cents and lists local druggists C A DeSaussage Winnemucca Nevada. The notice mentions an upcoming departure of C W Jonsson and a dentistry offer with Geo F Jackson, a practical watchmaker with J E Sabine.
The article argues the nation faces rising death rates from common colds and lung troubles. It promotes Boacner's German Syrup and Bosena t s Girwas Syror as cures, claiming widespread success with over 950,000 bottles sold last year and urging readers to consult their local druggist.
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