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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1901
Page
2
Announce Windle and Brackett as lessees with subscription rates and mailing options. Mentions The Silver State Winnemucca Nevada address, and a July 2 1901 date. Includes rice import discussion by Secretary Wilson and a mine fall boots anecdote about Charles James.
California and Texas oil wells spark a change in railroad fuel use. Last year nearly 2,000,000 tons of soft coal costing 10,000,000 dollars were used. Substituting fuel oil with 7,000,000 barrels costing 5,000,000 dollars will replace coal, leaving about 5,900,000 dollars extra annual profit for stockholders.
Medical experts in charge of sanitary conditions under the Marine Hospital Service announce a nationwide campaign against mosquitos, asserting their role in malaria. A leading physician also links rats and fleas to plague and suggests flies may spread typhoid and cholera, urging home protection and providing detailed destruction methods in Dr. Wyman's circular.
Interest grows for the International Mining Congress opening in Boise Idaho July 23 with expected large attendance. Strong delegations from nearly all Union states will travel by special trains to Boise for the gathering featuring mining machinery and mineral exhibits and discussions by leading United States experts.
Major R. W. Young, back from three years in command of Utah batteries in the Philippines, argues the United States should relinquish control. He contends annexation brings duties and costs, recommends protectorate then independence, and warns the islands could be a war liability. He says no U S business there and no future benefit from keeping them.
Commissioner Yerkes says the new revenue law is ready to operate with no expected hitches. Revenue stamps for telegrams and bank checks face specific redemption rules. Telegraph stamps over two dollars may be redeemed from purchase collectors or from the supplying telegraph company with proof of recent purchase. Banks must redeem stamped checks but oppose the requirement to surrender stamps to the government.
The Czar marks his thirty first birthday as perhaps the most powerful young ruler of his era. At 26 he led a vast empire, and those close to him say he is the most lovable man, deeply sensitive, enjoying a quiet home life and a strong affection for his family, yet burdened by imperial duties.
The ad proclaims a liniment named Trib relieves sore ness and stiffness of the limbs. It argues prevention is easier than cure and extols DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a bowel regulator that never gripes, promoting gentle action. Brown Bros.
A period advertisement lists roast beef and sliced beef in 1 lb jars and cans with prices, plus potted ox tongue, deviled chicken, beef loaf, pickled tripe, bologna sausage, jams, honey, chips, coffee, and Ogden flour. It notes carloads of multiple goods arriving and promises low prices to save money.
One roan Pinto mare mule small heavy with white face and legs shod all around no brand visible. One sorrel saddle horse brand J P. One small white Pinto pony Pinto brand. I will pay 15 dollars for mules and 5 dollars each for the horses to anyone who will place them in a field. Address John O’Kane Lovelock Nev.
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