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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1880
Page
3
War Department Signal Corps notice dated 1880 outlines observations taken at the most recent moment across all stations. The record notes timing, standard procedures, and station reporting requirements for unified data collection.
Four public meetings will be held in front of Centennial Hall this evening to ratify the nomination of Hancock for President and English for Vice President by order of the Special Committee.
A middle aged colored woman named Matilda Jones living on Upper Bridge Street near San Francisco faced a mental health examination after authorities alleged insanity. She allegedly fears Paiute attacks and kept two axes and a revolver. A commission including Judge Honnifield, Dre Johnson, and Hannan heard the case. outcome not publicly released, but she returned home deemed not dangerous. Also noted: General Hancock nomination elicits enthusiasm from Democrats. Stalwart flag atop Courthouse celebration. Robert Kemp operates a wool baling machine at the Depot, shipping 10 to 12 tons per box car to Eastern markets for EB Reinhart & Co. The Democratic County Central Committee met to apportion delegates to the County Convention.
Mair Anakes notes that hair-worms known as tyir-makes proliferate in town water systems and pumps while naturalists explain their life cycle inside insect hosts. Railroad men report more emigrants heading east to escape dull coastal times, as Bonanza era wealth funds bonds untaxed while taxed farmers, merchants, and workers bear the tax burden.
An express train from the east approached as a yard engine backed cars from the opposite track. Two individuals on the side track were unaware of the oncoming wide train and would have been run over if not for Ed Torrey who sprang fifteen feet and pulled them to safety, averting disaster.
The Busy Bees observe a second anniversary this Thursday evening at Mrs. M. S. Bouuifield's home. If weather permits, croquet matches will be played with several prizes planned. Grounds will be illuminated with calcium lights. No cards or refreshments.
J O Ivory Cenana Enumerator reports the northern county swarming with grasshoppers and poor grain unless near water. No spring rain has fallen, soil very dry. Constable Ruse searched Colconda with a warrant for William Slater, the alleged wife beater, but found no trace. Slater likely fled the country.
The Gold Hill News hints Governor Kinkead returned to the Comstock, while noting the paper’s doubt he would travel the county without appearing publicly. Only Sharon Nevadan consistently makes such appearances in the region.
J P Culver of Winnema Water Works arrived today while J R Harvey a Paradise cattle and mine owner is in town. L H Morse and A W Siegel arrived yesterday. Mines are reported to look well and Paradise Valley has improved greatly. R P Fenton arrived today with word D P Crook of Dun Glen was very sick but better yesterday. We hope the General is well.
Special locals note that a gold quartz charm was lost last Sunday June 19 about a mile and a half above town. The charm bears the initials J M B and the wording Grand Prize Tuscarora Nev. The finder will be liberally rewarded if returned to the Capital Saloon in Winnemucca.
We claim Shilor consumption cure is the best lung medicine and will cure common or chronic cough in half the time. It relieves asthma bronchitis whooping cough croup and more consumption cures than others. Pleasant to take harmless to children with guarantee. Prices 10 50 and 1. Also Shilohs Plaster and Shilohs Vitalizer touted to cure indigestion dyspepsia stomach liver constipation. Sold by C A DeSaussin druggist.
An advertisement touts Brown's Household Panacea as the most effective pain destroyer in the world. It claims to quicken the blood whether taken internally or applied externally and to relieve pains from various ailments. The tonic promises double strength, cures pain in the side back or bowels sore throat rheumatism toothache and more. A teaspoonful in hot water at bedtime supposedly breaks up pain. 26 cents a bottle.
Much sickness, undoubtedly to children, attributed to worms, is urged to be caused by worms. Brown's Vermifuge Comfits or Worm Lozenges are claimed to destroy worms without harming delicate children. Used by physicians and praised as sure in eradicating worms. Twenty five cents a box. jala ly.
An advertisement extols Levy & Co's Ideal Baking Powder as cooler and superior to competitor brands, claiming no alum unless desired and promising consistent rising power in every use.
A compact notice notes City Bakery offering cheap stale bread delivered to homes matching prices at emigrant trains, signaling widespread demand and convenience for budget bread during travel and settlement periods.
Readable items mention C Chenoweth at his Cash Store on Bridge Street Winne mncea Nevada offering seeds for garden grass and flowers. Notices advertise hats at reduced prices from Ladive Summer Hats and promotions at Baxwister Werarrty and Prank Pellows fashion rooms with imported goods.
Ayer's Caruantic Pris are praised as the best purgatives for family use. The formula is the result of chemical study and is endorsed by physicians and civilized nations for safety and effectiveness. The pills are plant based, mild yet powerful, suitable for children and weakened constitutions to maintain digestive health.
A vintage advertisement praising Green's August Flower as a remedy for dyspepsia liver complaints and related digestive issues. It claims quick relief, notes sample bottles at 10 cents, regular size 75 cents, and asserts availability from first class druggists across the United States.
C Caenowrix announces fresh groceries in stock at his cash store. Customers may buy seven pounds of brown sugar or six pounds of white sugar for one dollar. The ad promises new goods and fair value without shopworn stock.
An old-time ad touts Hostetetter's Stomach Bit tern as good and offers Dr A Grivzver at the Depot Bakery and Restaurant for cures starting at 25 cents. It promises all season delicacies cooked to order including strawberry short cake and creams.
A fragmented advertisement listing Frederickburg beer and depot goods. Levy and Co promote cheap textiles and clothing, coffee and bread, Depot Bakery offers five loaves for 25 cents and fresh baked products, and Depot Restaurant provides meals for weddings and events. Also references perfumery, coffee brands, and local shops.
The First Annual Ball invites teams from Winnemucca Golconda Mountain Parachut Valley Rum Moore and others to play on Monday evening July 6 1980. Organizers include P N Levy James Hudson and C C Biles with several named players and officials listed across multiple local communities.
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