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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1896
Page
2
Rates and terms for advertising and subscriptions are listed for the Silver State Paradise and Silver Stars Lovelock. Describes one copy 25 cents weekly carrier delivery and rate reductions for regular advertisers.
The article notes Germany punishes even minor fair play breaches and cites American horseman J F Kneebs who was tried in Berlin for fraudulent entry of the mare Bethel as Nellie Kneebs. He was found guilty and sentenced to nine months in prison, a 1000 mark fine, three years loss of civil rights, and the mare was confiscated.
The note mocks Mike Harter of Ohio and the idea of Cleveland seeking a third term. It jokes about exile on Hawaii with Queen Lil or a banking job for Rothschilds, and asserts an American president is needed in 1897 with no serious policy detail.
A Pawnee chief known as Crazy Horse challenges his tribe by claiming bulletproof medicine. An experiment before the chiefs led to his brother's instant death from a bullet. Chiefs seize all his cattle and ponies as punishment, while federal officers may indict him for murder.
The speaker notes three advantages of deep potato planting: delayed emergence of at least three weeks, ability to plant in May without frost risk, and natural pest reduction as the first crop bugs are buried. Deeper seeds prolong growth, producing longer, darker, tougher sprouts, while no tuber attaches below sand or above the surface.
Advertisements tout Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming blood purification appetite boost and disease cure. Also promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething babies claiming pain relief calmness and digestive relief. Pills for liver and bowels marketed with testimonials. Price 25 cents per bottle and widespread sale.
An ad fragment asks readers to contact Jas. A. Harris of Delray Michigan for a confidential health recovery plan. It claims no payment or pay-on-delivery, notes free examinations by Dr. Perry, and mentions a found morocco pocket book. Also lists various local sales and shoe store notices from Winnemucca and nearby merchants with brief product highlights.
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