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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1880
Page
3
Observations recorded under the War Department internal code at Chepane detailing coregular signals and numerical readings. The fragment notes a 24 180 series entry and references the U.S. military data catalog for archival observations.
Local intelligence notes a Reno Savings Bank style certificate that imitates greenbacks in size paper and color, payable in gold to depositor or bearer at Reno or Anglo Californian Bank San Francisco. It questions whether local capitalists should issue similar notes, arguing public confidence and legitimate redemption are crucial.
A former California resident, described as miserable yet once well off, was arrested after Indians complained she visited their camps while intoxicated. She was discharged, then re-arrested for disorderly conduct. More snow fell, with heavy mountain accumulations unseen in four years, though valleys see less impact on stock.
Paradise School District trustees reduce the special tax to 3000 for building a new schoolhouse. Assessor Richard announces Mines Bullion Tax due for the quarter ending December 31, 1879, payable at the courthouse office.
Edison predicted future uses for greasewood and now Professor Stillman reports a gum exudation from the creosote plant. The Torreya Mexican gum, similar to India s lamp resin, is produced after insect boring and could yield wax, solder, and medicinal uses. The lac greasewood grows in Tulare valley and Mohave desert regions.
The Avalanche notes heavy snow slows mining at War Eagle Mountain and Elsmore mill closures. Florida Hill Wagontown and nearby districts report good ore shipments while Owyhee mines show strong rock yields and promising signs. Roads reopen. 200 tons to be hauled from Black Jack next week as plans for a new quartz mill near Wagontown emerge with Summer camp Warnkee and Coughanour involved.
The Big Meadows land case before the Register of the Land Office at Carnon was compromised by dividing the disputed acreage between the claimants, leaving Love lock nearly depopulated as many residents testified.
The Republican State Central Committee met in Virginia City and approved a state convention in Austin to elect delegates to the Chicago National Convention. Primaries set by May 5 with pledges to support the last election ticket. Delegates apportioned among Churchill Storey Ormsby Washoe Douglas Lyon Esmeralda Nye White Pine etc totaling 101.
An 19th century advertisement extols Green's Avurst Flower for dyspepsia and liver complaints. It claims earlier introduction in 1868, lists symptoms relieved, promises three doses to cure dyspepsia, cites two million bottles sold last year, and offers 75 cent price with samples for 10 cents. Includes publisher details G. Geit Woodbury New Jersey United States.
A distressed mother is urged to buy Mus Winston’s Booratme Synor to ease a sick child’s pain from teething. The ad promises immediate relief for the child and rest for the mother and claims wide professional endorsement. Bottles cost 25 cents and are sold everywhere.
Post office hours set for money orders from 8 to 9 in the morning and 1 30 to 4 in the afternoon daily. No money orders on Sundays. Registration letters accepted from 8 to 9 a.m. and 1 30 to 4 p.m. daily. East mail closes at 9 50 a.m. West mail closes at 12 15 p.m. F C Borts, Postmaster.
Humboldt County Nevada sheriff sale announced under an 1880 writ. Meador defendant’s property including Meadown Hotel and adjacent lots, 100 feet front by 180 feet, 100 feet south of Central Pacific track, Golconda. Auction set March 11 between 9 and 5 in Winnemucca courthouse, highest cash bidder to satisfy execution costs. G. M. Miller Sheriff, A. Davinson deputy. February 19, 1880.
An advertisement touts Shilohs Consumption Cure as the best medicine curing coughs and respiratory diseases in half the time, with gadgets like Shilohs Porous Plaster and Shilohs Vitaliser sold by local druggists. It promises relief for indigestion and liver complaints at 75 cents and notes fresh oysters and celery salad offerings served nightly.
The social gathering planned for this evening at the Parsonage is postponed due to inclement weather and will be rescheduled to a later date.
The notice promotes Hackmetack as the most popular and fragrant perfume of the day. Sold by C. A. DeSavasure, Drogist, in Winnemucca Nevada.
A brief notice promises free dinner for patrons at A D Williams Palace Saloon every night with invitations to bring friends and enjoy meals. The item presents local social venue activity rather than a news event.
Practical watchmaker service offered with J HK Sabine. All work warranted. Includes Geo and BF Jackson references. Trade and contact details likely implied in the period advertisement.
Fragmentary OCR item notes baked goods at Doc's Lance Staxp with phrases all times and references to Boston style breads. Limited readable details prevent full event or outlet confirmation.
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