May Weather Averages and Local Notices
The May 1808 weather record shows average temperature 52 degrees, highest 79 on the 10th–11th, lowest 80 on the 20th, and total precipitation 1.59 inches with 10 days at or above 0.01 inch. Atmospheric pressure averaged 29.90 inches, high 30.72 and low 29.58. wind SW with 7167 miles total movement and max velocity 36 SW on the 21st. Local ads promote bicycles from Crescent and Stormer, Heath & Millian paints, screen doors, lawn sprinklers, and a large selection of wallpaper and oils.
Weather Summary at Winnemucca Station May 1898
Office record from the U S Department of Agriculture Winnemucca Station notes weather for the 24 hours ending 8 pm. Meridional time. mean barometer 2.59 inches. Maximum temperature 0 degrees, minimum 81 degrees, mean 2 degrees, normal 59 degrees. Prevailing wind direction listed with 0.49 inches precipitation and a June 1 minimum of 81 above.
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U.S. Department OF Agriculti AR
Winnemucca Station
Geo. B. Ackerman
Observer Weather Bureau
Weather forecast with showers and cooling trend
Occasional showers are forecast for this afternoon with tonight clearing and cooler conditions. Thursday is expected to be cooler with improving conditions thereafter.
Country Stand Still After Narrow Defeat
A concise sports style note reports a country team that held a steady line and refused a decisive defeat. The account emphasizes resilience and competitive effort despite the loss.
Navy to retire rear admirals this year
Nearly all rear admirals will retire in 1898 with Kirkland leaving July 3 Norton August 10 Sicard September 30 Mathews October 24 Miller November 22 and Bunce in November. Admiral Dewey stays head of the navy through 1899 leaving Sampson and Schley poised for future action.
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Kirkland
Norton
Sicard
Mathews
Miller
Bunce
Dewey
Navy
Sampson
Schley
Portugal Aids Spain But Little Help to War Effort
The writer claims Portugal favors Spain during the present war yet offers minimal support. They argue that as long as the first class powers stay distant, Portugal should not affect the outcome, and that fourth-rate nations’ actions are of little consequence.
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Portugal
Spain
Broadway Jeweler Show Window Exhibits Flag Worth 8000
New York patrons show great excitement over a Broadway jeweler’s display featuring an American flag valued at eight thousand dollars. An exchange notes such flags are expensive, though not all reach this price.
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New York
Bryan declines Missouri command offer in Civil War context
J Bryan refused Governor Stephens offer to command a Missouri regiment. He states his allegiance to the Nebraska volunteers and that his first duty lies with them.
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J. Bryan
Stephens
Missouri
Bryan
Nebraska
Frank T Satan Commissioned Colonel in Tennessee Regiment
The Denver Post laments that Frank T Satan, son of a prominent business figure, has been commissioned colonel of a Tennessee regiment, arguing the move is carried too far and reflects undue advancement.
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Frank T. Satan
Tennessee
Denver
Utah Enlistment Details From First Call
Of the 334 men furnished by Utah under the first call 43 percent were natives of that state and 76 percent were American born.
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Utah
State
Manila Struck by Fall of Iron Ailments in City
The Louisville Commercial reports Manila was greatly affected by the recent fall of iron, noting widespread damage and disruption to daily life. The event caused injuries and property losses as authorities assess the impact on infrastructure and safety.
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Louisville
Manila
Hood's Sarsa parilla Promises Spring Health
The advertisement asserts a universal need for a good spring medicine and claims Hood's Sarsa parilla exactly meets that need. It urges readers to be sure to get Hood's.
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Hood
Healed Varicose Veins After Hood's Sarsaparilla
Mrs A EB Grrson of Hartland Vermont recounts long suffering from a swollen leg and painful sores. After using Hood's Sarsaparilla the sores healed and the limb fully recovered. The ad touts Hood's as the best blood purifier.
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Hood
A. EB. Grrson
Hartland
Vermont
Tania
Tam Operates Patently Cheap Liquor and Goods
Tam promises better goods for less money in a swinging roster of wares. Whisky by the cage or gallon cigars by the hundred or thousand mineral water by the dozen and bitter of all kinds. Fine lot of table wine sold cheap beer by bottle or barrel.
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