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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1899
Page
2
The fragment describes subscription rates for a newspaper, listing options by mail and durations, with references to Winneinaces and weekly pricing, all in a vintage ad style. The legible parts include a price table for one year six months and three months, with address hints and street names such as Corner ridge and Fourth streets.
The Dexter mine at Tuscarora produced 19 904 tons of ore with 155 347.31 dollars extracted and 64 969.64 dollars in permanent improvements, yielding a clear profit over expenses. With new machinery and the fourty stamps now operating, prosperity opens for the Dexter and other Nevada mines as capital is applied intelligently. The piece also discusses Tolstoi’s The Awakening, censorship, and broader issues of press freedom and transportation costs affecting government contracts and railroads.
Weather notes from Winnemucca and July 17 report fair forecast for tonight and Tuesday. Data include mean barometer 21.88 inches, max 101, min 55, mean 74, normal 72, wind variable, precipitation 0 for four hours. Dispatches comment on Samoan settlement, New York strikes, Shamrock woes, Pacific sailing, Pingree’s rail plan, and labor history with some editorial remarks.
The sudden death of a royal family member in Russia draws heavy speculation beyond press reports. Jenne W Holladay, son of a millionaire, once sought a “good time” and died in 1897 after marrying a bicycle rider who later shot him.
Point by point Dreyfus gains ground proving himself a true patriot who desires justice over gain. Reports from Buffalo Hump say the bonanza is only a distant find as prospectors leave disappointed. Cape Nome notes privation and little gold while Lower California workers toil under a hot sun for 1.00 a day. Nevada emerges as the safest prospecting ground with no hard luck tales from miners.
The Sacramento Bee notes a North American Review piece arguing pacification in Cuba is real and peaceful, while public opinion opposes annexation. It warns against drifting and urges prompt decision to withdraw troops and let Cubans govern, lest revolt and Spanish critics claim aggression. The analysis highlights risk to U.S. national pride and future policy.
A letter from William McManimon of the First South Dakota Infantry, received by Ed McManimon in San Jose, describes severe sickness among troops in Manila. He cites 1, 425 sick including officers and men, worn-out regiments, poor water and bathing, harsh climate, and shortages of fit soldiers for the firing line, with little prospect of early rest or home duty.
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