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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1900
Page
3
A contemporary critic laments that the 1900 census instructions exclude mining. He notes that all trades receive notice while mining, the nation’s key industry, is ignored. The complaint emphasizes dense oversight by officials and concern from financiers and business leaders.
F Roberts arrived yesterday from Golconda W S Spencer came from Stone House G W Adkins from Willow Point A Oppenheimer and D Selig San Francisco merchants arrived this morning W J Mitchell and F B Shaw from Sacramento representing local firms A trainload of twenty cattle shipped today to San Francisco owned by P Sweeney R T Evans and J P Anderson A second cattle train from Lovelock also departed today
The Salt Lake Tribune notes Nevada’s rise with booming mines profits and expanded agriculture from water delivery to new lands. Ranges enrich cattle owners while transport growth promises further prosperity. Forty years since global attention first focused on Nevada, locals foresee a bright year ahead.
The Burns Items reports a scandal over the elopement of Mrs vhoubes, postmistress at Andrews, with R. J. Week who held a mail contract between Dinond and Andrews. The couple stopped at James F. Mahon's in Anderson valley where the husband confronted the woman and demanded the return of their child. The child was given up but the woman refused to return home.
Tests at the Rena reduction works employ a new copper ore reduction method by electrolysis. Discovered recently at State University, the process is tried on carbonate ore from the Peavine copper ledge. Trials also occur in the melter to decide which method best reduces the ore for large scale extraction.
All members of Ivanhoe Lodge No. 8 K of P requested to attend the regular meeting on Monday January 8. Full attendance desired for installation of officers. By order C C Co B BROWN K of R S pro tem Te Let A furnished house for further particulars apply at this office d2é6wl.
Lazard Frere and Heidelbach Ickelheimer Co will ship 1 million dollars in gold tomorrow. The French government orders a Santo Domingo naval move. George Bonney of Shreve Co. dies in New Jersey at 74. Joel Tyler of Safety National Bank sentenced for embezzlement to Worcester jail. Henry Stevens found guilty in Illinois riot case. sentence pending. Lawton home fund reaches 45721 dollars. more donations expected toward Mrs. Lawton’s San Francisco visit. Lipton Cup challenge rumors persist amid unchanged plans. Kentucky election commissioners fight over political appointees before Judge Cantrill. Parra and Flores hanged in El Paso for murder. Secretary Gage delays transmitting bank deposit resolution due to voluminous document copying.
Washington January 2 1900 Senator Stewart denies abandoning silver or altering principles calling reports a canard and fabrication similar to a NYT interview hoax. He reiterates loyalty to silver and party goals despite rumors of a switch.
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the shareholders of the First National Bank of Winnemucca will be held at the banking house on the corner of Bridge and Fourth streets in Winnemucca Nev on Thursday the 9th day of January 1900 for electing a board of directors for the ensuing year and for other business as may be proper By order of the Board GEORGE 8 NIXON Secretary Winnemucca Nev Dec 11 1899 A line about rubber goods and Hood s Sarsaparilla follow.
Revolutionary herb tea claimed to cure chronic constipation and restore complexion. Karl's Clover Rot Tea advertised with a fifty year track record and an absolute guarantee. Sold at Eagle Drug Store for 25 and 50 cents.
The cabinet decided to send additional troops to Alaska in the spring. Cape Nome is named as a likely destination where up to 30 000 people may arrive once navigation opens. The town currently lacks formal government, and a protective force is needed against potential lawlessness in the spring rush.
State notes report the Dexter mine at Tuscarora produced two hundred thousand dollars in gold during the previous year. The coal near Verdi was a newspaper fake and other items include Governor Sadler attending the Western Governors convention in Salt Lake on the 14th instant.
An ad explains that deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be addressed by constitutional remedies. It attributes deafness to inflammation of the Eustachian tube caused by catarrh, promising $100 for any catarrh deafness uncurable by Hall's Catarrh Cure and promoting Hall's Family Pills.
A vintage ad claims consumption is preventable and curable by Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure. It touts a fifty year positive guarantee, sold at Eagle Drug Store with a large men’s underclothing sale and an offer to call for details from Lem.
The label promises a refund if two thirds of the bottle are used and no benefit is found. Prices listed are 25 cents 50 cents and 100 dollars at Eagle Drug Store.
Notice of regular examination for teachers certificates in Humboldt county Nevada to be held at the courthouse in Winnemucca January 8 9 and 10 1900. Anyone who destroys or takes such examination should notify the County Superintendent before January 8 1900. C D Van Duzer County School Superintendent December 23.
How Is Your Wife has she lost her beauty The ad blames constipation indigestion and sick headache as main causes It asserts Karl's Clover Root Tea has cured these issues for over fifty years It offers 25 and 60 cent prices and money back if not satisfactory Eagle Drug Store sells it.
A Liberty West Virginia man touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a universal cure for croup, claiming years of perfect success in his family. The advertisement notes sales by Brown Bros Druggists and a special cut on all patterns at Flannelettes.
An advertisement promotes Karl's Clover Root Tea as improving complexions by cleansing the bowels liver and kidneys. It claims health benefits from pure blood and regular digestion with prices at 25 and 50 cents. Also notes blanket sale in wool and mixed fabrics with special prices at Eagle Drug Store.
Advert shows reduced straw mattings with fancy patterns from F C Robins & Co urging customers to view the display and purchase. The note emphasizes price reductions and availability of varied designs.
Meeting notice for the Friday Fornightly Club to organize at Silver State Hall on January 5 1900. An advertisement promotes Gents and Boys Merino goods with price inquiries and shoe sales for ladies misses and men with cash emphasis.
Manager Martin of the Pierson drug store reports strong sales of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Five bottles sold to a customer, praised for stopping coughs, healing sore throats and lungs, and providing quick relief amid la grippe. Available through Brown Bros.
Gents' soft hats offered at fifty cents each, a clearance price below the former one to two dollars. F C Robins & Co. promotes hats for everyone. An accompanying health ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming relief from catarrh rheumatism and dyspepsia with many satisfied customers.
County Treasurer H B Gilbert announces public auction of delinquent tax parcels in Winnemucca and surrounding townships for January 16 1900. Listings include Mill and Mining Company Kennedy Golconda and Kennedy properties with totals for taxes penalties costs and redemption terms.
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