Lightning Kills a Horse Over the State
From over the state reports lightning strike results in the death of a horse. The summary notes firebugs on the Comstock and cycling events at Carson City, highlighting regional incidents and local activity.
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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1899
Page
3
From over the state reports lightning strike results in the death of a horse. The summary notes firebugs on the Comstock and cycling events at Carson City, highlighting regional incidents and local activity.
Nevada reports describe mine machinery shipments to Jonesville and Jamison Mining Co, plus regional horse lightning fatality near Yerington. Financials show state bonds and cash in Carson vaults. Fire thwarted at Gould & Curry works. Local livestock markets discuss Polled Durham cattle, wild horses in Utah, and New Mexico sheep movements. Weather and crop updates follow.
Special agent BH Wise reports Nevada Indian land allotments under the Congress act have failed to reach expected results. 728 allotments exist mainly in Churchill Douglas and Humboldt counties with only four in Washoe. About 1 percent of allottees farm or graze the land. officials expect further study and possible discontinuance of the program.
The Winnemucca School Board elected EBBE Winfrey principal Elisabeth Wightman Minnie Wolf and Rose Gardner to teach in the coming year Trustees W A Brown and Chris Wolf were present The notice also includes assorted ads about cures and products and local notices mentioning a reward and various medicines and travel promotions.
An old advertisement cautions against overworking and claims Tleod's Sarsaparilla restores vitality. It touts nerve, brain, and muscle support, saying the product enriches mood and promotes vigor. Pills are described as non irritating, mild, and effective for stressed workers.
Arizona Range News notes complaints by Sheepmen over forest reserve regulations as they seek livelihoods. The piece references a Hurke parliament member asking what posterity has done for us, highlighting concerns about future generations and current policy impact.
State of Nevada files in the U S Land Office at Carson City under an act of Congress for lands selected for agricultural use. A sixty day protest window opens for anyone claiming the tracts are more valuable for funeral than agricultural purposes. Subdivisions listed include sections in T 40 N R 96 W and related parcels. Kelley, State Land Register. Date of first insertion July 11, 187?
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