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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1880
Page
3
Observers record synchronized observations at multiple Signal Curve units and stations to compare readings. Data notes align with Musm 17 1830 method and Army protocol for concurrent measurements.
Paradise farmers fear a growing grasshopper invasion as the pest spreads across the valley after a late spring. Reports place millions of nymphs in the ground and surface, with some hoping the hoppers will depart to avoid crop damage while others prepare to reap hay if ravages begin. Local arrivals from Paradine and San Francisco describe crop prospects as good, with others traveling west and freight goods moving steadily.
The Tuscarora row centers on Sarah Pollard known as Pollard a reputed female husband and her rival Marancy Hughea. A shooting affray occurred last Monday between Hughes and Pollard after words exchanged on a wagon outside a house. Both fired. no injuries reported and no arrests or complaints filed.
Nevada delegates to the Chicago Convention split on the 36th ballot with Garfield, Grant, and Blaine votes noted. Resolutions in Austin mandate Blaine support while others say platforms sway voters. Also report notes shortages of flour at Silver State Mills Paradise Valley and looming harvest concerns.
District Court yesterday continued one appeal titled Carpenter née Bush on its merits and took the other under advisement. The court adjourned to Wednesday, July 12, for further proceedings.
Two Japanese dogs described as handsome gifts were sent to the Empress of Germany and were moved east on today’s express train.
Martin Gregory an express agent at Almira died Tuesday night after leaning from a New York Lake Erie and Western train window in a Jersey City tunnel. He was 20, leaving a wife and family. the body was held in Jersey City awaiting relatives.
In Winnemucca on June 17, Mrs George W Clark gave birth to a ninth son. The family circle celebrates the new arrival in a quiet home setting.
Local ad copy touts Depot Bakery selling five large loaves twice daily for 25 cents to all townspeople and emigrants. Also promotes various patent medicines from Brown and Shiloh's Cure, with several druggists listed and a push for Lavy & Co's dry goods stock in Port Reach.
An OCR fragment claims the City Bakery offers cheap bread with delivery restrictions avoiding stale brands. The note mentions inconveniences from trains and references hens feebly. The text remains unclear but implies affordability and delivery issues for customers.
Describes two aims for Americans and promotes Green's Avcust Flower as a remedy for dyspepsia liver complaints indigestion and related symptoms. Claims relief in two doses with sample bottles at 10 cents and regular 70 cents, sold by first class druggists nationwide.
An assortment of old advertisements tout Aver's Hair Vigor for gray hair and scalp health, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, Dr. A. Gritzner's services, seeds from C Chenoweth, and various pantry items. The clunky copy emphasizes hair restoration, digestion aids, bakery offerings, and local storefronts in a bustling ad column.
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