One hundred twenty fifth independence celebration in Winnemucca
Winnemucca marked the one hundred twenty fifth anniversary with a well run observance. The parade from Armory hall featured a twenty four horsemen cavalcade and floats. The day included an address by John T. Wheeler and a stirring appeal to protect constitutional principles amid warnings of wealth and imperial overreach.
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Winnemucca
Armory Hall
B. A. Ducker
Bridge Street
George 8. Nixon
Geo C. King
Orchhstra
Columbia
G. H. Kenyon
John T. Wheeler
Diety
Republic
Mecca
Rome
Plymouth
Washington
Near Tragedy as Slack Wire Performer Escapes Death
A slack wire performer narrowly avoids death after a routine mishap during exercises. The incident occurred immediately following practice, with onlookers reporting a frightening moment before the performer regained balance and safety.
Daring Slide From Courthouse Dome Goes Wrong
Prof A W Thomas attempted a dangerous slide from the courthouse dome aided by cable lines and a lower ground blanket net. A faulty break left him striking a post and crashing to the ground but he survived with a badly bruised shoulder and walked away unharmed after medical checks.
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A. W. Thomas
Bridge Street
Tech
Thomas
Shooting Tournament At Gun Club Grounds Draws Crowd
The clay pigeons event held at the gun club across the river started at 2 PM with seven entrants each firing twenty shots. J T Dunn claimed first prize while A W Card and C Milan shared second place amid high scores and strong amateurs showing. The detailed readings show Dunn and Card among top scorers in a lively competition.
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J. T. Dunn
A. W. Card
C. Milan
Hood
Card
Staunton
Afternoon Sports Close Bridge Street Events After Shooting Match
Afternoon sports on Bridge street wrapped up after the shooting tournament. The varied races and amusements concluded the day’s program with spectators enjoying the lively street events and local participation.
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Bridge Street
Doctor Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery advertised
An advertisement promoting Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for consumption and chronic coughs, claiming no alcohol or opiates, with testimonials and secrecy around correspondence. Also promoting Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for constipation and noting a large team of physicians over thirty years.
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Doctor Pierce
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Jeanie Dingman
Rapid City
Kalkaska Co. Mich
School sports day honors awarded by local committee
A local sports day under the supervision of a committee including Dr. H. A. MacMillan Bert L Hood Ed Staunton and Charles Neth drew a large crowd. Winners included Ralph Case in the one mile boys wheel race Robert Hoy in the quarter mile and J C Hayden in the two mile men wheel race J Bryant won the 100 yard men footrace Frank Parker the 100 yard boys footrace and George Nease the 50 yard boys event. G P Griffith took the one mile men wheel race Golconda Sallie won the Squaw race and C E Robins won the swimming race. EB A Stauffer's Boxer won both 400 yard saddle horse races. The grand ball at Armory hall ended the festivities with a large attendance and an enjoyable, encores-filled evening from Prof. Henry's orchestra.
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H. A. MacMillan
Bert L. Hood
Ed Staunton
Charles Neth
Ralph Case
Robert Hoy
J. C. Hayden
J. Bryant
Frank Par
George Nease
G. P. Griffith
Golconda Sallie
C. E. Robins
EB. A. Stauffer
Boxer
Armory Hall
Prof. Henry
Pointers on Consumption and Digestive Cure Claims
Advertised remedies claim Kemp's Balsam for Phlegm and Lungs cures coughs and consumption with a 600 price or trial size free. A testimonial from John Beam asserts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is the best digestant-based remedy for all foods, available from Brown Bros.
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Brown Bros
John Beam
West Middlesex
Hoitt's School Promotes Home Influence and Merit Training
Parents seek home atmosphere and moral, mental, and physical training for boys at Holtt's School in Menlo San Mateo County California. Eleventh year begins Arthur Motra as principal. Send for catalogue.
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Holtt's
Menlo San Mateo County
Cal
A. Motra
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King
Dunn
Nixon
Wheeler
Eagle Drug Store
Winnemucca, Nevada
Ker
C.D. van Duzer
J. T. Wheeler
Wheeler & van Duzer
Attorneys-At-Law
Diehl Building
Bert L. Hoop
Courthouse
E ._ D. GIROUX
Winemucca, Nevada
City
French Hospitals
San Francisco
Pope
Stanton
W. J. Samuels
Bridg and
D. T. C. Hanson
Weber Building
O. Te le Dray Ig
Eagl
Alfred Chartz
Carson City
Nevada
W. H. Holt
Humboldt County
Paradine Valley, New
Charles M’connell
John O’kane
Lovelock
Diehl’s Book Store
City Bakery
C. Diehl Sr
Ier
Felix Poulin
sLébkemr and Wagonmaker
Horseshoelng
J. H. Hoyt
Win
Neon
Hoitt’s School
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