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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1880
Page
3
War Department notice fragment mentions stations and timing but has unreadable details. The text references a date 1880 and generic military terms with incomplete phrases and unclear actions or locations.
Local intelligence notes leap year balls as a popular trend across the state. The column playfully praises the idea and urges participation, comparing to social events in nearby places and urging preventive social activity by the fair sex during the leap year cycle.
The article notes the trial room is being repaired to improve comfort. William Blackstock is arranging a dozen benches so jurors can rest when decided and undecided jurors can discuss the case. Previously jurors not agreeing by 10 pm faced long hours or sleeping on the floor.
A historically notable February begins with an unusual calendar alignment. In this leap month, five of its twenty-nine days are Sundays, matching the five Sundays in August next, a coincidence the article says does not occur once in a hundred years.
The Piute delegation led by Winnemucca arrives in Washington for talks with President Hayes. Miss Sarah Winnemucca plans lectures and tours the Capitol and Smithsonian, while Ouray, head of the Utes, mingles with officials. The group observes Washington, with Sarah noted as poised and outspoken.
The Elko Independent reports the death of William Forrest known as Mormon Bill after being stranded in a severe December blizzard while returning to camp from Hogle's ranch in Independence valley. A companion struggled through the night to reach help but Forrest died from exposure. the body was recovered and buried. Forrest had Utah residence history and a Council Bluffs hotel owner as his father. The paper also notes cattle market prices and a mining shipment update.
The Chinese Temple where the Chinese Masons meet is being remodeled by Chinese artisans to be ready for their New Year ceremonies around February 7. The structure suffered considerable damage in a recent wind storm.
Winne mucca Lodge No. 19 will hold a called communication at Staunton's Building Hall on Saturday evening January list at 6 30 PM Sojourning Brothers in good standing are invited to attend By order of the W M J E Sabine Secretary
Advertises 1000 pounds of first quality timothy seed for sale at low price. Contact at Montana's livery stable, L. L. Rickarp, ja26-tf.
Rev George H Thayer testifies his family owes life to Shilohs Consumption Cure. The period ad touts the medicine as effective for lung diseases and claims perfect satisfaction. Brown's Horsenote Panacea advertised as top pain reliever cures various pains and promises strong strength and quick relief. 25 cents a bottle.
Advertisement notes dyspepsia liver complaint constipation sour stomach and debility and promises Shilohs Vitalizer free if it cures or relieves. Sold by C A DeSaussone in Winnemucca Nevada at 75 cents. Also promotes Hackmetack perfume by same druggist.
C. W. Johnston will shortly leave town, to be absent about two months. Parties wishing to have any dentistry work done, better attend at once, all in AMPAGNE, G H. Mumm & Co's Dry Verzemay Champagne at Prank Fritow's Fashion Sample House. Fresh oysters, A. Booth & Co's, received daily at A. Kuxwxun's opposite the Depot.
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