Gold in Mohave Desert Draws Prospectors
Reports of placer finds in the Mohave desert attract many prospectors to the Barstow area. About seventy five men have left for the new fields, with rumors of Klondike-like riches contested by cautious judgment. Water for dry washing is scarce, and sluicing requires distant, unreliable supplies. George Cook, a noted desert water expert, traveled from Johan to assess the ground.
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Mohave
Randsburg
Barstow Placers
Klondike
George Cook
Johana
Deserted Mining Districts Show Renewed Activity In Several Counties
Reno excitement over the Wedekind mine discovery rekindles interest across Berke and Siegel districts with renewed claims and relocations. In Horke district northeast of Five Mile House, many patents issued as development tests indicate a rich vein. Siegel district ore bodies deeper than 300 feet appear to converge. Nearby Nec hite Pine and Lincoln counties see bonds on promising locations turning into active mines. This Virginia Chronicle item also lists Chinese smokeless powder production, global population figures and scattered curious random thoughts.
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Berke
Siegel
Reno
eWena
Siegel Diset
Comstock
Nechite Pine
Lincoln Counties
Siegel District
Virginia Chronicle
Republican Platform Synopsis Highlights 1896 Platform
The Republican national convention adopted its platform in Philadelphia praising the party and McKinley while denouncing Democratic aims. It reaffirms the gold standard, opposes free coinage of silver, supports strong currency stability, protective tariffs, territorial expansion, and quicker immigration controls. It endorses war outcomes in the Philippines, Cuban independence, and the Nicaraguan canal issue.
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Philadelphia
McKinley
Chicago
Eame
Philippines
Not Suffering So Again for Fifty Times Its Price
In Burgettstown, a liveryman recalls severe stomach pains waking him at night. He bought Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy at Mister McCurdy's drug store, noting one dose alleviated the distress and calling it the finest stomach remedy he has used. It is now sold by Prown Bros., druggists.
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Mister & McCurdy
Wison
Liveryman
Burgettstown
Washington County
Prown Bros
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Cure Featured in Patient Letters
A compilation of letters from women in Ohio and Pennsylvania praising Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for kidney, back, and menstrual troubles. Testimonies express dramatic relief after long suffering and prior medical treatments, with endorsements by Miss Frederick in Troy and Mrs Ban... in Windsor.
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Dean
Many Banssinerr
Windsor, Pa
Summer Excursions by Union Pacific From Ogden
Rail line offers Detroit Milwaukee Philadelphia Kansas City Cincinnati Charleston St Paul and Chicago round trips with dates in May through August. Prices range from 39.90 to 80.00 dollars, three trains daily, fastest time and best service via Salt Lake and Denver. Echo and Weber canyons exhibits noted as scenic highlights. For details contact local agents or H. M. Clay, Salt Lake City.
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Philadelphia
Kansas City
Cincinnati
Charleston
St. Paul
Detroit
Chicago
Salt Lake
Denver
Echo
Weber Canyons
Witches Rocks
Devil's Slide
Green River Bhuts
Pulpit Rock
Devil's Gate
Owen Short Line
H. M. Clay
Salt Lake City
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Truth in Thousands of Facts
The ad asserts that a single pact of claims is outweighed by thousands of facts proving Hood's Sarsaparilla cures diseases caused by impure blood. It touts the medicine as the best value and notes Hood's Pills relieve nausea in digestion.
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Hood
Delinquent Tax Sale Notice in Winnemucca Humboldt County Nev
Public auction set for July 16 1900 at the courthouse door to pay delinquent taxes penalties and costs on described parcels including items such as Eagle mill interests spring valley properties Golconda Morning Star hotel Lot 6 Winnemucca land and water rights with heirs named and amounts totaling from 2.88 to 16.17 dollars plus costs ten percent ad court costs and six month redemption period with three percent per month interest after sale. The notice names W H Corbiere John Etchart P N Marker Mrs C E Marker Ignatz Steinhart J X Williams and describes parcels and claims with specific locations and assessments. Sale scheduled Monday July 16 1900 at 12 oclock M with redemption rules and penalties.
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Winnemucca
Humboldt County
Nev
W. H. Corbiere
Eagle Quartz
Spring Valley
John Etchart
Morning Star
Golconda
P. N. Marker
R. R
N. E
C. E. Marker
Ignatz Steinhart
Paradise Valley
Sherd
J. X. Williams
Indian Creek
Reese Place
W. Ta
Mondy
Yelock M
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Chinlove
India
United States
Thomas A. Edison, Jr
Europe
Asia
Africa
Egypt
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Iren
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Russia
France
Ger Many
Spoona
Chicago Tribune
D. J. Biggins
Union Pacific Railroad
Ogden
Milwaukee
Cyrus Noble
J. & F. Martell
Cordelia Wine CO
P. Laverga SR
Felix Poulin
Ase Ksmith
Dragonmaker
Orses For
Winnemucca Bridge
Stree
Hoitt
Menlo Park
San Mateo County
Cal
Ira G. Hoitt
Fead and
Sala Stable
Castle Gate
N. Owen
Railroad Meat Market
Walter Whitney
Fred. E. Bramlett
I. B. Post
Blow Hole
Hall Copper Mine
Nevada
Fred E. Bramlett
Post. I
Pueblo District
Denio P. O
Giroux
Gotoonpa, Nevana
Fice
Golconda Hot Springs Hotel
Tit A
Prem Totem
Prank X. Murphy
Wilnemucca, Nevada
W. L. Samuels
D. T. C. Hanson
Weber Building
Bag Store
Alfred Chartz
Carson City
Sevada
H. Holt
Humlolie County
Omtovilce
Kere—Puredtlae Villey, New
Charles Scon*ell
Emucsa
STABL
Forsee
G. W. Summerfield
Budba
G. P. Griffith
Bridge Street
P.O. Box
J.H. Hoyt
Winnem
BE. Reinhart & Gore
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