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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1901
Page
2
The Silver State, Windle and Brackett, lessees, issues daily except Sundays from the corner of Bridge and Fourth Streets Winnemucca. Subscription rates are one year by mail six months by mail and three months by mail with carrier delivery in Winnemucca per week. Address business correspondence to The Silver State Winnemucca Nevada.
Weather Bureau report shows 24 hour mean barometer 30.24 inches. Maximum temperature 44, minimum 17 above zero, mean 20. Normal 25. Prevailing wind from 8 W. Precipitation 0.00 inches. Forecast calls for fair tonight and Wednesday.
The piece traces New Year's Day from ancient Rome to modern times, noting resolutions, social calls, and public observances. It explains shifts in calendar systems, church influence on dating, and the long-standing celebration as a major holiday across civilizations.
The article traces New Year practices from early church efforts to keep the day religious to a blended feast and prayer observance. It notes ancient strenae gift giving, social feasting, watch night services, and worldwide festivities including St Sylvester’s Eve. It ends with Winnemucca honoring Tom and Jerry as the day’s saints.
Dr J H Hanford touts Kemp’s Balsam as preventing consumption from the first cough. A.Y. Snell of Summer Hill New York credits two doses of Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with curing stomach pains and enabling him to attend a party. Reward offered for a found green buggy robe near Winnemucca.
Five cents each. 50 cts. a dozen. Sent to any address postpaid.
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