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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1897
Page
3
Weather report for the 24 hours ending 4 pm local time shows mean barometer 25.07, max temperature 0? degrees, min 22, mean 29, wind from SW with 28 mph max, precipitation 0.03 inches. Observer Frank R Beahan notes temperatures as 15 and 0? degrees.
A wild tale recounts a Reno boxing and gambling spree where a deranged man won over $4500 at Jim Conroy’s table, becoming a life pay patient after a spree at Al Whites Palace. Police prep for boxing licensing trouble as a California bill seeks bonds for prospectors. Chan Sing faces impending execution at San Quentin amid prison prep and rope testing. Hood’s Sarsaparilla is praised in sales notes.
In Lovelock and surrounding towns, residents report arrivals and departures including Judge Cheney from Reno, J. J. Hill from Sacramento, David Crisman from Golconda, Miss Myrtle Grayson from Kennedy, and Mrs. Campbell from Spring Valley. Beef cattle feeding grows in Mason valley as 4000 head are reported.
Carson townsfolk brace for the Corbett vs fight with reporters, gamblers, and locals crowding Main Street. Dan Stuart plans a 30 000 seat pavilion and $10 ringside tickets while telegraph wires race to Chicago. Hayseed send regards as Nevada hosts a booming publicity surge in February 1897.
About 390 families have fled to Santa Clara from Cuba as Spanish troops burn homes outside towns. Refugees face exposure and scarce lodgings while rebels retreat to hills unseen by forces. Reports from Cienfuegos claim a 200-strong rebel attack repulsed, though doubt lingers on leadership escorts. Lifeboat balloons and gas cylinders promised for unsinkable rescue aid. Syrup of Figs advert claims genuine California product sold by druggists.
A health ad proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal cure for catarrh noting internal treatment and blood action. The firm offers 100 dollars for any case it fails to cure and invites testimonials with address to F P J Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio.
An advertisement urges customers to visit A. Ruckteschler in Winne mucca or Ed. Emmons in Lovelock for the best hand made gloves. The note claims they are warranted not to rip and emphasizes quality craft.
Advertises fast schedules from Winnemucca to Chicago St Louis Omaha St Paul Denver with through sleepers and dining car service. Adds Hood's Sarsaparilla as nerve tonic and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy recommended by Perry Cameron gists of Flushing Michigan with local sale by W A Brown.
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