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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1897
Page
2
An old newspaper item lists subscription options including one year by mail six months by mail three months by mail and per week carrier service in Winnemucca with details truncated.
Weather Bureau report for December 23 1807 at Winnemucca with four hour observations ending 2 09 PM local time. Mean barometer 2.414 inches maximum temperature 31 degrees minimum 7 degrees mean 7 degrees wind from the north and no precipitation in 24 hours. Forecast low around 5 above zero for December 24.
Portsmouth resident James Wood, aged 101, marked the milestone two weeks ago and vowed to stop tobacco after nine decades of use. The note recalls a similar old tale of a death row inmate who blew off beer foam, claiming it might be unhealthy.
The discovery of bags from the San Francisco mint containing many coins and a lack of expected silver dollars has stirred attention in Washington. The administration avoids blaming Bryanism for the shortage, a notable departure from press rhetoric.
Commissioner Evans of the pension bureau urges publishing the entire list of pensioners. He expects a bill to be introduced in Congress in January. Names of pensioners have not appeared since 1393.
A claim that a person drawing a pension for deafness works for the census bureau as a long distance telephone operator is unverified. The Springfield Republican notes the statement but says it cannot vouch for it and suggests the government appears overly silly.
The California Fruit Grower reports an Oklahoma girl placed a marriage ad with her wedding outfit and trip totaling $11035. Within a year her husband died, leaving her 160 acres of land, substantial livestock, and a $5000 life policy.
The governor offers a reward for the lynchers a move that should win broad public approval in Nevada though those involved in the crime may object. Most lynchers are described as non citizens and tax evaders.
The Globe-Democrat weighs a social issue over how the battleship Kentucky should be christened and wonders how such a vessel with that name will sail in water.
Cold weather sale listing overcoats and ulsters with special prices. Advertisement urges shoppers to come and see the goods. Mentions F C Ropixs & Co and men’s underwear specials with call at F C bins.
A farmer sells apples while a traveling man quips about value in New York and a water glass. A wife improves after Hood's Sarsaparilla, and Hood's Pills are advertised as reliable family medicines. Local shop ads promote underwear and blankets at special prices as F. Robins & Co. conducts a sale.
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