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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1899
Page
2
The excerpt cites price rises for silver and Nevada real estate, calls for Western investment, and contrasts Eastern ignorance with Nevada pride. It notes political maneuvering, such as Hanna Reed talks, and critiques of California leadership plus naval valor. It ends with a populist call to promote Nevada to Eastern readers.
A San Branciaeyre debate splits ministers over rain prayer. Adame of the First Congregational asserts belief in prayer but not reliance on divine intervention for weather, while Dr John A B Wilson of Howard Street Methodist says prayer can bring rain, citing recent prayers in Pasadena and drought relief. The public quarrel mirrors a broader conflict over whether God causes or responds to human petitions.
The piece envisions a prosperous year for Nevada due to rainfall and mining interest along with a western movement. It argues railroads should align with state interests but warns against a single political power behind the railroad, urging resident leadership and trust to drive harmony and growth.
Mrs John Carter of Paradise is in town. Dave Crigsman visits on business from Golconda. C B and Brnest Brown spent Sunday in Golconda. H L Moorman of New York stops at the Lafayette. Chas Nofsinger arrived from Golconda. R L Richie came from Golconda yesterday. Mrs B W Stewart of Willow Point visiting town. B G Kibbee arrived from Golconda yesterday. J Cotton the sheepman of Western Meat Co in town from South San Francisco. Gus Moore and Al Linn from Reno to accept positions on The Silver State. Mrs E Mosaford and five children arrived from Reno to make Winnemucca their future home. Lothrop of Ogden returns from Reno visit and visits Mr and Mrs Gee Nease. Miss Carrie Peters leaves for San Francisco. Obas Keith, formerly with The Silver State, leaves for Kiko to join the Independent.
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