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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1880
Page
3
War Department Signal Corps and Army notes dated March 28, 1980 report observations taken simultaneously at multiple wireless stations. Data covers timing, conditions, and coordinated measurements across sites for synchronized operations.
At last night’s Republican County Central Committee meeting Judge Stevers resigned as Treasurer and turned over about 875 dollars in his possession from the two year period since the election. He is described as unprecedented in doing so. A hose house addition contract was awarded to William Blackstock as the lowest bidder and work will start immediately to be ready for the next monthly meeting.
Commissioner Marker announces plans to plant five to six hundred acres of alfalfa this season on his Big Meadows ranch. He notes low barley demand and an intention to grow hay rather than grain. The weather is described as delightful with spring-like warmth encouraging outdoor time.
Republican primary elections are to be held in this county on Saturday April 10. Delegates to the State Convention are to be elected by the Republican electors at large. See official announcement in another column. Remember the sociable at the Parsonage tonight. All are invited to be present. Go and see the Gipsy Maid and hear your fortune told.
The Democratic State Central Committee met at Virginia with Brewnerhassett presiding. Delegates were appointed for a Winnemucca convention on May 27 1880 to select delegates to the Cincinnati National Convention and nominate key state officials. A pledge test for primaries was adopted, requiring voters to pledge support for nominees.
Dispatch in yesterday’s Silver State notes Winnemucca chosen as the Democratic State Convention site. Committee cites central, accessible location and urges locals to aid delegates and attendees with hospitality and reasonable rates.
Attention is directed to L. L. Rick ard s Montana ad in another column. He offers elegant turnouts, double or single, east of Virginia City and can transport freight or passengers to any part of the county. He runs a first class restaurant for horses and will accommodate buyers at his tables.
Ranchers along and along the river burn tule fields creating extensive smoke and flames for miles downstream last evening. The fire consumed marshy areas and warned nearby residents to be cautious of drifting embers and possible spread toward properties.
The renowned New York caterers offer cures for ailments with dining at the Depot Restaurant. Services billed from 25 cents, with all hours service and seasonally prepared fish and game on hand.
The Paradise Reporter challenges the Soper Stare and accuses them of manufacturing sympathy for condemned murderer Hymer. It questions the Stare's claim of a preconcerted plan and defends publishing articles by C W Hymer presented to the office by a Deputy Sheriff.
Charge of Signal Officers J R Williams arrives to take charge of the U S Signal office at this place from Camp May New Jersey where he led the station for the past year The Cape May Wave notes his departure for Winnemucca Nevada on the Central Pacific line and his readiness to begin the new field with buoyant spirit
The piece forecasts a prosperous mining season for Idaho with ample water for placer work and larger quartz operations. It notes arrivals from Virginia to sightsee, a pneumonia illness in Paradise Valley, resistance to a special road tax in Golconda and Big Mesmons, Judge Ivory's prospecting tour, and over a hundred emigrants reported westbound.
Levy and Co attract customers by offering goods at low cash prices. The store is described as the place to buy affordable items, emphasizing savings for cash purchases.
The notice warns against imitators of Gawen's August Flower now sold globally for dyspepsia and liver complaints. It states the remedy began in 1868, claims relief from digestive ailments, cites two million bottles sold last year, and advertises price 75 cents with a 10 cent sample. It promotes a free almanac by G. G. Green of Woodbury, New Jersey.
A dwelling-house on Third street behind Mesars Levy's store is offered for sale on reasonable terms. For particulars apply at this office. The Dever Bakery delivers fresh bread twice daily. Five loaves for 25 cents in town. Frank Fellows' Fashion Sample Rooms offers genuine imported Charles Heidsieck. Free lunch every night at A. D. Williams Palace Saloon. Doc's Luxen Stand sells Boston baked beans and brown bread.
A fragmentary ad list markets Shadloh’s Vitalizer promising cures for indigestion pains and constipation. It also promotes Hackmetack perfume, onion setts, various seeds, and bread at Depot Bakery. Multiple merchants including C A DeSars and F C Robins are named along with Winnemucca Nevada and Bridge Street.
Notice text appears garbled and partial mentioning tax related to bullion and December. No clear entities, actions, or dates are extractable beyond generic tax reference.
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