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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1897
Page
3
Weather report for the hour ending 8 o clock meridian time shows mean barometer 25.84 inches with maximum temperature 8 degrees and minimum 2 degrees. Mean temperature 15 degrees, prevailing wind from FE with max 16 mph. No precipitation in 24 hours. Observer Franker Beahan.
News and items of general nature include a dance tonight at Armory hall with broad invitation, Scapp and Falgham arriving from Rebel Creek, and Esmeralda county gold output for 1896 reported at 360000. Also mentions a large skating party, local crime, and political happenings in Oregon and Nevada.
A traveling writer recounts snow anxieties among Dun Glen farmers, notes Golden Chariot mine output and spring work plans, and visits Unionville where a dinner at McClure’s and local chatter fill the page. He quotes Star canyon hunts and depot encounters, then lists Nevada Assembly proceedings and legislative items from the day.
Joaquin Miller notes ten years after importing Mongolian pheasants from Chim to Oregon, the birds thrive and feed on orchard pests. The result is healthier Oregon apple crops and higher market values, while California neglects protection. Nevada could follow with secured pairs to boost protection and sport for anglers as the birds breed rapidly.
A Carson report says Silver party contenders for Nevada governor include W J Westerfield state treasurer B D Kelley governor's private secretary R Sadler acting governor Lem Allen speaker A C Cleveland of White Pine who previously ran on the Republican ticket Two week tariff negotiation by Congressman Newlands with Western senators remains confidential I A Barnum died after a freight train fall near Carlin leaving two watches 42 25 in cash and no knives Remains were taken to Carlin for burial plus a list of Rubber List overshoes and boots advertised by F C Renixs Co.
The Fifth Day of the Eighteenth Session records a governor's message with officer reports and a legislative fund approval. A three member committee was appointed to confer on room allocations for standing committees. The journal was corrected and the Senate adjourned until Monday at 11 a.m.
Class meeting at 11 a m Sunday school at 1 30. Preaching later by the pastor. Subject Trow Far to the Kingdom Everyone invited Strangers welcome Seats free E Francis Brown Pastor It is merit that has made Hools Sarsuparitia first among medicines One True Mood Purifier and nerve tonic
A grand ball at Golconda is planned for Friday evening January 20 with music and a fine supper at the Golconda hotel. The public of Winnemucca and vicinity is invited, with M Purorni signing as The J Ladies.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims to relieve pain, stop crying, cure diarrhoea, regulate the stomach, ease winds, soften gums, and boost energy. Sold by druggists worldwide for twenty five cents a bottle.
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