War Department-Signal Coins Taken at the Same Moment
A cryptic note reports coins seized by the War Department and the Signal Corps at the same moment, mentioning the U S Army and an individual initials J A M Y TS 880 407 A Me na.
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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1880
Page
3
A cryptic note reports coins seized by the War Department and the Signal Corps at the same moment, mentioning the U S Army and an individual initials J A M Y TS 880 407 A Me na.
Philip Skewes reports ore in Paradise and Bullion looks good and more mill capacity is warranted. Eight miners were discharged as Bullion focuses on ore supply. Lovelock visitors note high railroad costs. Safford dies in Washington. Central Pacific pay car distributes coins to riders. Valley weather turns springlike after a recent storm.
In Trinity District Humboldt and surrounding towns discuss rich ore at the Silver Star and nearby mines. Assays reach 100 to 3600 dollars per ton as investors eye water, mills, and capital to develop the ore bodies. Prospectors predict a busy spring with ore camps growing near Oreana Lovelock and Dayton. R S Day notes local enthusiasm and urges press coverage from the Chronicle.
Cattle loading for shipment to San Francisco is common and hazardous. Vaqueros guide steers from corrals to an angled gangway, sometimes two bulls jam the passage, and a vaquero narrowly escaped injury when a steer kicked and split his boot.
The piece warns of rising death rates from common colds and lung troubles this winter. It touts Bosuen’s German Syrup as a curative for throat and lung diseases, claiming it caused over 950000 bottle sales last year with no failures.
An elderly citizen and church minister Rev George H Thayer states he and his wife owe their lives to Shiloh's Consumption Cure. The product is reportedly selling well at Des Marenerr France in Bourbon Indiana with Druggist C A DeLacssuxe distributing. May 18 1878.
A historical ad touts Brown's Mouseholdt Panacea as the strongest pain reliever for internal and external use, promising rapid relief for pain from various causes. It includes a suggested bedtime dose with hot water and sells for 25 cents a bottle. Also promoted are Brown's Vermifuge Worm Lozenges claiming safety for children and effectiveness against worms at 25 cents a box.
No deception used. It is strange so many people will continue to suffer day after day with dyspepsia liver complaint constipation sour stomach and general debility when they can procure at our store Shilohs Vitalizer free of cost if it does not cure or relieve them. Price 75 ets. Sold by C A Deen Druggist. For lame back side or chest use Shilohs Porous Plaster Price 75 ets. Sold by C A DeSaussure Druggist Winnemucca Nevada Practical Watchmaker Geo F Jackson with J E Sabine All work warranted WE ARE DETERMINED see BY
An ad copy lists Mumm Verzenay Champagne at Frank Frannow's Fashion Sample House. It also notes a steady woman job listing and daily fresh oysters from A Booth & Co at G A Kraxxe opposite the Depot.
Quick notice proclaims free lunch every night at A. D. Williams' Palace Saloon for patrons and passersby seeking a meal and warm welcome.
Hock Mason shipped thirty four cars of cattle to Lux and Miller in San Francisco this week. Col Hardin sent two car loads to other parties.
Beautiful shell cameo study offered for nine dollars per set at Uncle Harris shop located at 221 Kearny Street between Bush and Sut ter in San Francisco.
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