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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1896
Page
3
Local notes report arrivals from Folts Leaves town Battle Mountain and Paradise as well as a skate sale and a railway accident near Winnemucca. Officials discuss pardons and a jail incident, while Nevada and California cattle and sheep trade details surface along with a theatrical performance and a doctor scandal tale.
An editorial urges Nevada to adopt storage reservoirs in Elko County to conserve water for agriculture and cattle. It argues capital investment will unlock arid lands, boost production, and protect existing water rights while expanding future supply. The piece notes the needed funds and suggests reservoirs could save waste without altering current waterways.
Summary of scattered items includes high society marriage rumors in New York and political shifts abroad, plus local incidents in Indiana and Hawaii. Notable events cover a banker’s arrest in San Francisco, weather forecasts for a continental storm, a major clearance sale, and various commercial notices from Winnemucca merchants.
An ad touts Mrs WitsLows Soothing Syrup for teething relief, claiming it cures diarrhea and stomach pain, softens gums, and provides energy. It emphasizes a pleasant taste and lists a price of twenty five cents per bottle, with availability from druggists worldwide.
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