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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1897
Page
3
Yesterday's Reno Journal reports Hi H Beck assayed two and a half ounces of Olinghouse canyon ore, getting a gold button about the size of a five cent piece. He estimates a ton of ore could yield about forty thousand dollars, noting the sample was a general average rather than a refined specimen.
Five deaths from heat in New Orleans and coverage of political moves across the country. General John B. Gordon wins re election as Confederate veterans leader. Knights of Labor urge action on Cuba belligerency. Teller pushes tariff passage while faulting Republicans. Ha waiian annexation reply to Japan nears delivery. Des Moines silver Republican convention opens with calls for silver alliance and prosperity promises.
The Nevada section weather bulletin reports an unusually cool week with heavy frosts in the northern half, low daytime highs, and late crop progress. Tender garden plants suffered in Elko and Washoe, while alfalfa will begin ripening in the north later this week. fruit crops like cherries and berries are abundant in western counties. Local snow at higher elevations varied by day, and wheat oats and barley are steady but slow. The Gold Creek News notes Davie brothers evangelists held services at Gold Creek in the hotel parlors.
A special excursion train will depart Virginia City on July 2 as crowds gather for William J. Bryan’s arrival. The event centers on Bryan’s appearance and related city activities scheduled for that day.
A historical ad offers one hundred dollars for a catarrh case cured by Haliars Catarrh Cure. It includes endorsements from druggists in Toledo and mentions internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. The ad lists price per bottle and urges purchase from all druggists.
The sixth commencement of Winne mucca High School at Armory hall on Friday evening June 2 1997 begins 8 16 with student performances. Opal R Miller Laura Leonard Derlamaton Ada? includes recitations songs essays and piano duets honoring graduates and presenting diplomas.
Distinctive old time ad claiming Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup relieves teething pain and calms crying. Cites universal use by mothers, claims health benefits for diarrhoea digestion and energy, price twenty five cents, sold globally by pharmacies.
The Novelty Cash store promotes fresh fruits and vegetables and announces the Acorn Natural Stone Water Purifier agency. Proprietor Onas Weenrene and E Retwuart & Co advertise the purifier, now in first shipment and ready for inspection to help families filter drinking water and prevent sickness.
Two week photo opportunity in Winnemucca by J. D. Bienanps offering first class work. Gallery in J. H. Job yard on Second street open all day including Sundays. Enlargements in crayon India ink and water color available. Also mentions wire netting and screen by Reinhart Co and piano tuner Oscar Hildebrandt arriving June 8. Dr B Bernard eye specialist visiting Lafayette hotel for free opinion.
An old notice lists ice cream parlors open opposite the Central Hotel on Bridge Street. It promotes a Paradise trip by private conveyance at stage fare, with a two person savings. Also mentions New York Champion Hay Rakes and various patent medicines with promises of cures and guarantees.
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