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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1901
Page
2
The Silver State is a daily paper issued at Corner Bridge and Fourth Streets. Subscription rates listed include one year by mail ix months by mail and three months by mail. A weekly carrier in Winnemucca is mentioned and business correspondence goes to The Silver State in Winnemucca.
The Weather Bureau at Winnemucca reports for the 24 hours ending 8 P.M. meridian time: mean barometer 29.86, max temperature 46, min 28, mean 37, normal 31, wind NW, no precipitation. February 6 low was 18 above zero. Snow tonight, fair Thursday, continued cool weather.
A national irrigation push draws editorials from Eastern papers praising Westward development. The piece urges Western chambers, boards, and commerce groups to organize and back storage reservoirs with government funding while backing Congressman Newlands in securing a national appropriation.
A Wells Indian warns tribe members to avoid a certain place due to smallpox among locals. The text notes some Indians recognize the disease even if George Rastus Vardy of the Herald does not.
Indications point to another loud scramble for gold-seekers whom the Government had to repatriate last fall as spring approaches.
The piece explains why 1900 is not a leap year while 2000 is. It notes 36 525 days in the century, 97 leap years per four centuries, and an average year of 365 days 5 hours 49 minutes 12 seconds. It cites Rev. Whitworth and London Globe on calendar accuracy.
The text discusses using creme marquise to remedy rough skin, suggesting several days of regular application. It warns that Hara water and a less pure soap may roughen the skin and make the complexion coarse.
A vintage remedy describes mixing four ounces of water with alcohol one ounce of ammonia and one dram of oil of lavender to create a cleansing facial rinse that helps with blackheads. The formula emphasizes soothing, antiseptic effects and skin cleansing properties.
A letter argues newspapers should print absolute truth rather than flattering notices. It cites blunt examples of defaming or scolding public figures and suggests readers would reject harsher truths if widely published.
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