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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1897
Page
3
Weather data for 21 hours ending 8 o clock from February 12 1807 reports mean barometer 25.57 inches maximum temperature 31 degrees minimum 24 mean 25. Wind from the west at 8 mph with a max 4 mph. 0.02 inches precipitation in 24 hours. Minimum temperature noted for Feb 14 at 23 degrees. Frank R Beahan observer.
Birth notices record a son born at White Horse Oregon to the wife of J Beatty and an infant son to Mr and Mrs J Beatty. The issue opens a series on Famous Fields of Battle by Neveda’s Lind agent D D Van Duger, beginning with Gettysburg and praising vivid battlefield descriptions and reliable sourcing. The paper notes mica finds near Carson, Nevada, shipments to Manchester, England, and government geological praise. It also mentions preparations for press operations, a racetrack project, and training camps for boxers Corbett and Fitzsimmons with updates on photographers and filming schedules.
Town news and items of general nature report a Valentine social at the M E church, snowy weather with mountain storms, a Carson City rail rate announcement, and local memorial services. Mentioned are Senator Summerfeld and Assemblyman Bradshaw, John Vance of McDermit, Mrs J C Beatty ill, and Carnegie steel price rise with worker concerns.
The writer Hayseed describes a raucous sequence of social events in Winnemucca Nevada, including a Lafayette gathering with drummers, champagne toasts, and a pugilist appearance. He quotes Lovelock praise and a ball invitation, ends with a playful, partially confessional plea for a reply to Agnes and Miss Lane, then a patent medicine advertisement appears with Hall’s Catarrh Cure claim.
E Bernstein & Co announces acquisition of agency for Laird, Shoeber & Co shoes from Philadelphia. First shipment of ladies, misses, and children's sizes arrived today and is available for sale, presenting a leading branch of shoes in America.
On account of sickness I offer for sale the hotel property in upper Winnemucca with a money making speen and reasonable terms to the right party. Provisions include legal blanks for sale and a list of rubber overshoes and sandals. Fast rail service from Winnemucca to Chicago, St. Louis, Omaha, and Denver with through sleepers and cars via Union Pacific and Southern Pacific. Contact Tuomas Lone, W A Brown, Jamael F C Rontns & Co, or agents S H Kitto and D E Burley for details.
An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the finest nerve tonic and blood purifier. It claims pure blood nourishes nerves, promotes strength, and notes Hood's Pills as a convenient family cathartic.
Traditional teething remedy promoted for infants and children. Claims quick relief from crying and pain during teething, with benefits including diarrhea relief, stomach regulation, wind colic reduction, gum softening, and overall vitality. Cited as prescription of a renowned physician, priced at twenty five cents, sold by druggists worldwide.
Flushing Michigan druggists Perry and Cameron praise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best cough medicine they have ever sold and say it always gives satisfaction. Available for 25 and 50 cents per bottle from W A Brown.
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