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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1880
Page
3
War Department Signal Corps reports synchronized observations taken at 3:07 a.m. across multiple stations on March 5. Data capture aimed to compare timing and readings at uniform moments for coordinated analysis.
The Reno papers report an upcoming timetable change on June 1 with the express train departing San Francisco at 4 PM and reaching Reno at 7 PM, the lightning train to be discontinued. Also notes a M E Church sermon, a lingering Pierce vs Welch case, Dramatic Society meeting, D H Haskell in town, and 40000 pounds of Government freight reaching Port Boise for troops.
The Paradise Valley Mining Company shipped two bars of bullion valued at 2700 dollars to the west today, signaling ongoing trade and resource movement through the region.
A curious unloading wagon designed to run without brakes attracts attention at the depot. Invented by a Unionville minister and built by Thomas Barmby, the device features four equal wheels and a large cog gear that purportedly powers itself. Brakes and steering are added to prevent runaway speed, with claims it could cross deserts and revolutionize transport if perfected.
The Board of County Commissioners met to award the Humboldt River bridge contract at Rye Patch to Alfred French for 1275 with a 1509 bond, due in 30 days. They accepted the resignation of Justice M. Meador of Guld Kun Township. They instructed notice about Frank Moras not appointed Road Supervisor for Indian or Spring Valley. H. C. Marker to inspect Humboldst House bridge and report needed repairs.
The Elko Independent reports Colonel David Buel and Joe Farren have disposed of many principal wines in Spruce Mountain District to an Eastern company, with active operations on the property about to begin. Buel was recently at Humboldt Wells en route to Spracemont.
A meeting of the official members of the M. E. Church is set for 2 o clock Monday afternoon at the Parsonage.
A Pleasant Time. The social party at Central Hotel last evening was a very pleasant affair and well attended.
Reported by Reno Gazette and Sacramento State Democrat warnings about George Legrand who posed as a paper representative and embezzler. He was arrested in Carson on false pretenses charges, then released on condition he leave town. Reno police held him briefly as he lingered in the city.
Voters across the county will elect five delegates today with no opposition reported in Humboldt south and west district or Dara ise northern districts. Two opposing tickets form from a caucus dispute between the County Central Committee Chairman and party members. The official caucus backs Thomas Shone and James Hurat, while the member caucus nominates Thomas Shone and B Hughes.
The Bulletin quotes wholesale whale carcass rates including beef prime at 64-65 cents per pound, medium grade 5 to 6 cents, inferior 4 cents, veal large calves 5 to 6 cents, small calves 7 to 9 cents, mutton wethers 37 to 40 cents, ewes 34 to 40 cents per pound.
Mass at the School house tomorrow morning at 104 o clock AM and instruction at 7 o clock PM. J J Camas Rector. The Great Attention big rush for pictures at the Dollar Store.
An advertisement touts Brown's Mousehold Panacea as the most effective pain destroyer, claiming double strength versus rivals. It promises relief from pain in the side back bowels throat rheumatism toothache and ascites and recommends a bedtime teaspoonful in hot water with a 25 cent bottle price.
An advertisement touts Brown's Vermifuge Comfits as a safe and effective remedy to eradicate intestinal worms in children. It notes physicians’ endorsement and a price of twenty five cents per box.
Advertisements claim Shilohs Consumption Cure cures coughs and chest ailments in half time, with guarantees and multiyear efficacy. It is sold by C A DeSaussure with 10 cent to 1 dollar prices. Also promoted are Shilohs Vitalizer for digestive issues and a fragrant perfume, with local shops listed.
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