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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1880
Page
3
The note records May observations taken at the same moment across all signal stations under the War Department. It cites U7 8 army and mentions the USA 417 as part of the coordination timing.
Local intelligence notes a tramps problem near the railroad with officers visiting hourly and expelling agitators who demand money. Personal notes list TH Warren at court, J P Smith of Virginia in town, M L Remington en route to Durango, and Hon Thomas Wren aboard the westbound train. A pig birth in Paradise Valley is mentioned along with emigrants East and West, and a ballion bar valued at 3500 dollars arriving from Silver City. A social party is planned for Friday at the Central Hotel.
Old Winnemucca, ruler of the Piutes, remains five days in town while fearing assassination plots near Wadaworth and Pyramid Lake Reservation. He suspects witches, complains of long eyebrows and toenails, and hopes to see John Mackey to obtain five dollars to end his troubles before Mackay’s expected San Francisco arrival.
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to act on proposals for bridging the Humboldt river at Rye Patch. Proposers must submit bids to the clerks before 12 o'clock tomorrow. The District Court yesterday heard the case of W. H. Pierce versus Ed. Welsh for accounting and dissolution of partnership, but it was not disposed of before adjournment.
The Supreme Court reverses a Washoe County verdict of 24 000 against the Central Pacific Railroad Company in a malicious prosecution case involving W G Ricord. The ruling remands for a new trial due to numerous errors in the lower court s rulings and instructions.
Paradisers gather in town for Court as H Hinkey reports strong grain growth and ample water. Farmers say prospects for good crops in the valley are the best this season despite cold weather and the year.
Readers noted that water users from the water works company are directed to the native water consumers in another column, suggesting a mapping or cross reference in the utility listings.
Special locals report the Levy & Co store opening with a vast selection of dry goods, clothing, buttons, and groceries. Advertisements tout cash prices, free lunches, and daily fresh goods, urging readers to visit for bargains and to avoid credits.
An old advertisement touts Brown's Horstone Panacea as the world’s most effective pain destroyer. It claims to quicken the blood and relieve pain from various disorders whether taken internally or applied externally. The product is priced at 25 cents per bottle with a bedtime consumption suggestion.
A wartime style advertisement touts Brown's Warmituge Comfits as a proven, safe remedy for worms in children. It claims the lozenges destroy worms with no harm to delicate kids and notes a price of twenty five cents per box. Also mentions assorted groceries and local notices promoting various goods and services in a bustling market page.
An advertisement asserts Shilohs Consumption Cure cures coughing ailments including chronic cough asthma bronchitis and consumption with faster relief, guarantees safety for children and offers 10 50 and 1 prices. Other items tout Shilohs Vitalizer and Shilohs Plaster along with fragrances seeds oysters wine and work notices in Winnemucca Nevada.
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