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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1880
Page
3
A period notice from U S Army observers records conclusions at 9uje women of fiment aid stations detailing civilian support and service roles.
A jumble of local notices reports a man dying after a late stay in Willow Creek, burial by soldiers at Yost, and a loan of cattle pen fragments. It notes Cyrus Banton’s marriage journey from St Louis, marriage notices for Frans Morgan and Cy Eve, and a court action over Osbern’s case. A railway stock shipment from San Francisco to Nebraska is mentioned among other terse updates.
A weekend party visits Golconda Hot Springs as a health resort. The Lay Brothers run extensive farming at the springs with over two hundred acres of wheat and barley, alfalfa, and vegetables irrigated by spring water. Louis Lay oversees crops proving alkali soil can yield good grain with deep irrigation. Visitors note lively seasonal crowds, vaqueros, and suggest the owners marry.
Humboldt county board meets with R W Wood presiding. They discuss collecting indigent care bills for Paul Cleveland and whether to allow District Attorney Harding’s bill, with Bonnifield Berry and Grass disagreeing on authority. Also resignation of J Wentworth, road bond filing, and a petition to appoint J B G Isham as JP. A large ore roasting furnace arrives, and a hose company meeting is set.
SPECIAL LOCALS extols Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as the world's remedy for throat and lung diseases. It claims rapid relief from colds and serious disorders, emphasizes safe use for children, and notes widespread physician and clerical support.
An 1880s sale notice touts Green's Avousti Flower as a universal cure for dyspepsia liver complaints and stomach issues with sample bottles for 10 cents and regular size 74 cents. It also promotes Mrs Wixstow's Soprima Syrup claimed to soothe teething pain and regulate bowels in infants, priced 24 cents, sold nationwide.
Paradise Reporter publishes a correction from the Secretary of the Bullion Mining Company denying erroneous claims in Sinvex Slave about certificates of deposit. He states no such certificates exist for Bullion and notes Reno Savings Bank certificates were in circulation at the time of the bank’s failure.
Alexander Wise named agent for Winnemucca and vicinity for the Northwestern Masonite Aid Association of Chicago. The group offers widows and orphans of deceased Masons $8 500 at nominal cost per year, about a quarter of typical life insurance. For information, call or visit Second Street near Bridge in Winnemucca.
An advertisement touts Everybody's Baking Powder as good as rivals with Levy Co’s Ideal claimed superior. It claims no alum unless you want it and teases that it will win a man's affections.
A note from Dan Glen reports white miners at Lang Syne Mine replaced by Chinese and Sama workers who are paid to endure hardship in the camp. The writer laments Chinese employment amid white labor surplus and warns of broader emigration effects on jobs and wages.
Mower and Hoke for Hale sale listed. Anew Buckeye Mower and Taylor Rake offered by BR. A woman seeking private work as chamber maid waiter or nurse noted. City Bakery touts white Californias bread and baked goods. Levy Co announces fresh stock of dry goods and buttons to attract buyers. They aim not to be undersold with daily arrivals.
Advertisements promote white coats pants and veats at cost from Pf C Roprxs and Remnant Co. Levy & Co advertises garden seeds fresh produce oysters celery and baked beans. A Frank Fellows Fashion Room offers imported Charles Heidsieck and cheap rubber hose from Baxsisren and Wernkrng. Specialty notices push bread at Doe’s Luscit Stanp and Doose Rostow flavors.
Report from Campball Bistrict north of Pyowawe notes Dr Hutch ins Charley Stedderd and John and Charles Twita, once of this place, engaged in mining. The new wall at shutstown is inadequate as ore is too base to work without roasting. An attempt to concentrate failed, and roasting furnaces will be installed to recover silver.
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