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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1897
Page
3
Weather Bureau report for 24 hours ending 5 PM shows mean barometer 26.04 inches. Maximum temperature 4 degrees, minimum 27 degrees, mean temperature not readable. Wind prevailing west at 8 direction with a maximum velocity of 20 mph. Precipitation 0.01 inches. Observer Frank R Beahan.
Community items include travel to Carson and Sacramento, arrivals from Golconda, Harold Frandsen at Harvard on Greenleaf scholarship, and J G Burr replacing C C Eby as night operator after illness. Ice cutting crews work at night for next summer. Richard Glanville injured by a horse at Clear Creek ranch. Legislative push to legalize prize fights faces doubt. stockmen see Nevada wealth rise post election. Knights of Pythias meet January 5 at 8 pm. visitors welcome.
Ep. Singer Stare criticizes a Virginia Enterprise editorial portraying Nevada as in decline arguing that statewide business and population prospects are stronger than claimed. He cites tax data and per capita wealth, urges newspapers to promote growth rather than lament misfortune. He also discusses Humboldt River carp reducing trout and proposes restocking with salmonids.
A wedding conducted January 2 at the Schnitzler home in Winnemucca Nevada united Amalia Schnitzler and Lou Scott with Rev B Francis Brown officiating. Guests included Jennie Croeca and Fred Stauffer Jr. A reception followed with numerous gifts noted. Scott plans to move to Laasch’s ranch Harmony Canyon with his wife.
An invite to a grand ball at Golconda on Friday evening January 29 states good music and an excellent supper at the Golconda hotel. The public of Winnemucca and vicinity is invited by M. Poter and The Ladies. Also notes a syrup ad and local real estate and druggist endorsements with prices and contacts.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims immediate relief from crying and pain, cures diarrhea and stomach issues, softens gums, and provides energy. The product is priced five cents and sold by druggists worldwide.
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