24 Jan 1896
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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1896
Page
1
The advertisement praises Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Co as a gentle, effective laxative that relieves constipation and supports overall health. It warns buyers to seek the genuine article only and notes its wide popularity among families and druggists.
An item notes Eastern points and Travelers Insurance tickets sold with cheers for baggage handling. Agent H. Kitto listed.
Subsection details directions for mail routes East and West with numeric identifiers. The fragment outlines standard post office regulations and route indications affecting delivery paths.
A summary of subscriber responsibilities under a newspaper contract. It states that silence or nonpayment can imply continuation of service, moving without notice creates liability, and refusing to take papers may imply fraud. It notes publishers may pursue arrearages and that fraud laws can lead to arrest for nonpayment.
The list names President Crover Cleveland and a full slate of cabinet and high offices including Vice President Adlai Stevenson and Secretaries of State Olney Treasury Carlisle War Lamont Navy Postmaster General Wilson and Agriculture Morton, plus other officials referenced.
Dr Perry, a dentist, is noted as a graduate of the University of Michigan and the University of Towa. The brief lists his professional status and educational background.
Local notes describe events at Silver State hall with two conventions in session. Names such as MERCA J AREL and ANNIE E Lavor appear among attendees or officers. Further details are illegible but indicate organized gatherings and scheduled times.
J Cochran reports regular session on the first and third Thursdays at 7 30 in Staunton's building with 46 KE and ARCHER noted as secretary.
Regular convention notes detail a weekly gathering at 7:40 PM coordinated by Hill and K of R figures Brown and Brown with focus on community organizing and local affiliations.
Company D 1st Brigade N N G drills Tuesday evenings at 7 30. A regular business meeting is held first Tuesday of each month at rem. Target practice scheduled for the first, second and third Saturdays of each month. J Anderson captain N S GuNtER 00 8.
St James Lodge No 9 of the Ancient Order of United Workmen meets at their hall in the Silver State building on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 7 90 oclock p m Sojourning members in good standing are invited to attend Officers listed M W Wolf J Muller Financier H Warren Recorder
Stated communications of Winnemucca No 19 F and A M will be held at their vered block until further at 7 30 p m on the first Saturday of each month All Master Masons in good standing are invited Anderson W M R , W Lewis secretary
All kinds of bread are fresh at all hours at The Best Bakers Flour and may be bought in quantities from on Opposite Courthouse.
The following settler has filed notice of intention to make final proof to support his claim. Proof will be made before the Register and Receiver at Carson City Nevada on February 24 1896. George L Pitt homestead application No 464 for the Nw of Section 22 Township 27 N Range 31 E.
George Berk proprietor on Bridge Street Winnemucca offers beef pork mutton veal and other meats. Prices described as reasonable and shipments available to points on the railroad. Orders filled promptly. Call for service as of January 1 1885.
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