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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1880
Page
3
War Department notes from Signal Corps include observations taken at the same amount of time across all stations. Data reference January and E580 417A. The record lists S Army signals and methodological observations for standardized timing and alignment.
San Francisco Stock Exchange dowagers from Boston discuss Princess Sarah Winnermavea at a railroad station and advocate better clothing for her followers. Colonel Bridgen reports eight hundred workers on the Battle Mountain and Austin Railroad with two miles of track laid daily. A Newark community locomotive is near completion and an Austin excursion train is planned after completion. Personal notes mention Henry Kies returning from Germany and a Rye Patch wedding in San Francisco. Paper wheels on a Central Pacific express car may replace traditional iron wheels if proven practical.
A Saturday lecture by Princess Sarah Winne rmucca on Native rights drew mixed reaction and modest receipts. She described her Civil War service, Indian beliefs, and race history, then criticized white conduct at Pyramid Lake and Malheur. The piece notes her drinking afterward and contrasts her with her brother Naches. The Windsor Hose Company holds its monthly meeting and annual officer election this evening.
The Nellie Hoyd Company announced for Centennial Hall next Wednesday with A Case for Divorce. Eureka Leader praised their Eureka Hall show calling the cast first rate and emotionally moving. Miss Boyd as Helen Faraday and Mr Hasenwinkle as Frank Faraday drew high praise for dramatic mastery.
Local notices tout Boschee German Syrup and Shilohs Consumption Cure as leading remedies for coughs colds and lung ailments. Ads claim safety for children and strong guarantees with prices listed. Also promote Sidol’s Plaster and Shiloh Vitalizer with druggist availability and a watchmaker service offering.
The Messenger records Joseph Dean of Reowawe losing over 900 head of sheep in the recent cold period. A nearby area has not reported such extensive losses amid winter conditions. Proposals Wanted. The Board of County Commissioners seeks bids to care for indigent sick for 1880. Also an ad offers violins for sale at low prices by Uncle Harris of 221 Kearny Street, between Bush and Satter.
The daily fragrance choice is Jackmetack. Sold by C. A. DeSaussane, a druggist in Winnemucea, with sales noted around November. This brief ad highlights the perfume as a top pick of the day.
Daily shipment of fresh oysters arrives at A Booth & Co. at Krexkur’s stall opposite the Depot. Market note indicates steady supply for local buyers.
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