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Silver State

Location

Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1880

Page

3

Water quest leads to 140 foot well during Unionville study

J W Brown of the Coyote Roach near Unionville drilled to find water, sinking 140 feet after discovering dryness at shallower depths. Observations note that Nevada relies on mountain springs, with deep wells often needed near valleys, and discuss regional water patterns and family movements between Unionville and Santa Clara Valley. Governor Kinkead travels to Battle Mountain while locals, including Misses Eugenie and Lillie Germain, return for holidays.

J. W. Brown Sear Unionville Coyote Creek Humboldt River Nevatim Nevada

New Fuel Claim May Cut Nevada Mill Costs

An Eastern inventor plans a practical test of a crude petroleum fuel for steam generation in Nevada mills next month. He asserts fuel costs equal coal at four dollars per ton and promises large savings, potentially easing scarce fuel and high operation costs. Also, word reaches that a stage route from Wood River to Blackfoot was lost in heavy snow six days ago with six passengers missing and possible fatalities.

Nevada J. K. Hopkins Wood River Blackfoot

Cattle Shipped from Station to San Francisco

Twelve car loads of cattle were shipped today to San Francisco. Six cars by Colonel Hardin of Quin River and six by J W Button of Little Humboldt. Cattlemen complain about the low price of beef in San Francisco.

San Francisco Colonel Hardin Quin River J. W. Button Little Humboldt

Stolen Chinawoman Sparks Carson Commotion

A Chinawoman valued at 400 to 500 dollars was reportedly abducted near Carson City. Citizens pursued leads to Mill City while debates spark on the legality of buying and selling Chinawomen in Nevada. A local rescue from abductors is noted and calls grow for new state laws.

Chinatown Hle Tiwak Dutch Plat Cal Bow Ling Vanner Nevada Craud Thas Jack Larthen Mill City Californian England Octave Thanet John H. Durst California Kate Heath Arizona New Mexico Joaquin Miller W.W. Crane, Jr Merelle Metz BE. R. Silk

Bullion shipments arrive from Buscarora and local trades

Bullion valued at 33000 dollars shipped last night by Grand Prize and North Belle Isle Companies. Local merchants advertise fine dress mats and a large stock of hats at low rates at the store of n2% BC. Uncle Dick Tregaskis reports Buscarora as one of the state’s best camps. Ronin.

Dick” Tregaskis Buscarora North Belle Isle

Pigmies in Piccadilly Exhibit Draw London Attention

The American Midgets called the Pigmies exhibit at Piccadilly Hall attracting attention in London. Two performers stand small and young, a near eight year old girl and a sixteen year old boy, with heights of twenty and twenty one inches respectively.

Piccadilly Hall London Times London Lis Lugia Zarate San Carlos Vera Cruz Mexico Piccmully Lucia United States General Mite Shenandoah New York

Christmas specials and holiday groceries on sale locally

Local merchants advertise festive deals on turkeys chickens cranberries cabbage chestnuts and oysters with new imports of fresh groceries including hams lard beans coffee tea sugar cheese and candies. Also items like jewelry oil wine and fruit canning supplies promo prices, urging cash purchases before Christmas.

A. Booth D2zité A. Kugisaans PF. C. Rabin's Dil i. C. Romie

Sourmme Syrup Promised To Ease Teething Pain

Local ad touts Mrs Wixstow's Sourmme Syrup as relief for sick crying infants and teething pain. Claims bowel regulation and rest for mothers, describing the product as safe for small cases and pleasant tasting. Sold everywhere at 25 cents a bottle.

United States

Cough Remedies and Hair Tonic Promoted in Local Ads

A mix of patent medicine notices touts Boscnex CenMan Syevr for colds and serious lung disease, J es ub and Hank's Revever hair products, Shilohs Cure for coughs and catarrh, Sutton's Catarri remedy, and Nabob whisky gift suggestions. Ads feature druggist locations in Winnemucca and nearby towns.

Boscnex CenMan Syevr United States Shiloh C. A. DeSaussert Winnemucca

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