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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1880
Page
3
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A. D. Wilcox reports unusually healthy winter for local flocks with low death rates except in woolly herds shorn in Fall. He predicts double shearing will bring losses in this county from cold weather. Mrs. L. Symona will visit on the 17th with a large stock of costumes for the Firemen Masquerade Ball avoiding trips to San Francisco.
The Elko to Tuscarora road is said to be in fearfully bad condition with a lane changing from wheels to runners and back, using ordinary lumber wagons for part of the trip. Weather was squally and windy yesterday, with notable mountain snow in the past day or two. A French chemist claims grinding tea like coffee and pouring hot water immediately doubles its soluble qualities.
Lake School District No % and Galinda District No 4 plan elections on upcoming Saturdays and Wednesdays to decide on adding special taxes of 300 and 400 respectively for school funding. Boards seek to extend funding beyond ordinary limits. Marker Brothers offer 80 160 acre irrigation land leases near Big Meadows as a business opportunity. The land lies near the railroad and close to the IXL mines with strong crop prospects.
Capital Saloons J. L. Guthrie and W. J. Beil have bought the Capital Saloon on Lodge street and plan to run it on first class principles as a popular socially inclined resort with fine wines liquors and billiards. Visit to see the new management.
Reports state a mill will be built in Humboldt District in spring to process Corona ore. Basis of California owns stock. Chinese residents discuss burial for How Ling and bone shipment to China. Diamond and bullion trades noted. mining experts survey Hidden Eagle mine and potential sale. Paradise Valley bullion shipment valued at $5,400. Trade and emigration comments from Captain Beckman. steamers and subsidies discussed. Local deaths, pensions, and a Carson City government bill are mentioned alongside a fire destroying California State Normal School in San Jose.
Mamm & Co's Dry Verzenay Champagne praised as the finest in the land at Prana Mytuow's Fashion Sample House. Also advertised practical watches by Geo. F. Jackson with J. EH. Sabine and the popular Hackmetuck perfume sold by C. A. DeSaussane in Winamac, Nevada.
Special locals warn that winter illnesses from colds to lung troubles spike fatalities. The piece cites Boscron's Gunman Syrup and Roscher's German Syrup as leading remedies, claiming vast sales and nationwide trust with over 950,000 bottles sold last year and no failures reported.
A dated advertisement urges mothers to use Mrs Warsnow Sportme Luxor to ease teething pain in children. It claims quick relief, bowel regulation, and safety, touting it as prescribed by aged female physicians and nurses in the United States. Also mentions nightly oyster and celery salad and beans with brown bread offerings at a Doe’s Linen Stand.
Advertises Shilohs Consumption Cure as the best lung medicine able to cure coughs and various lung ailments in half the time. Claims to relieve asthma bronchitis whooping cough croup and more cures than competitors. Promotes Shilohs Porous Plaster and lists prices 10 cents 50 cents and 1 dollar. Sold by C A Desaussure Dengyist.
Post Office hours for money orders are 8 to 9 in the morning and 1 30 to 4 in the afternoon daily with no money orders on Sunday Letters for registration received 8 to 9 in the morning and 1 30 to 4 in the afternoon daily East mail closes at 9 50 AM West mail closes at 12 15 PM F C Rowlins Postmaster.
Do you believe in this town many suffer from indigestion sour stomach and constipation. For 75 cents Shilohs Vitalizer is sold by C A Desausre Druggist guaranteed to cure. Free lunch every night at A D Williams Palace Saloon for patrons.
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