Opinion of Oliverism and dancing from Winnemucca view
A Winnemucca letter criticizes Evangelist Oliver for foul language and insults toward dancers and women. The writer denounces the speaker as egotistical and urges higher standards for public oratory, warning that coarse talk harms public discourse and behavior. May 7, 1900.
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Pancers
Sliver
Evangelist
Oliver
Monte Carlo
Ner House
Rch
Winnemucca
Sand
Local and Personal News Arrivals and Events
No. 3 trains late again at 6 45 P M. J W Brown arrives from Burl City and Mrs E Hinds from Mill City. Commissioner Morey returns to Paradise Valley and Westfall to Lovelock on No 3. F B and W R Oliver arrive from Elko on No 8. A Becker cattle buyer arrives from Salt Lake. J Gernant returns from Philadelphia after monthlong illness of his mother. Edison concert grand at M E Church tonight features phonograph advances and a Spanish American orchestra with banjo and clarinet solos.
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J. W. Brown
Burl City
A. Becker
Salt Lake
J. Gernant
Philadelphia
Edison
M. E. Church
Commissioners' Proceeding Report for June 4 1900
The Board of County Commissioners met with all members present and issued a permit for F Silve to move and reinter the remains of his infant child from Golconda to Winnemucca. The road opening report by John O Kane and Nelse Larsen was rejected. Big Meadows road district petition returned for correction as to owners names. County bills were approved and adjournment set to Monday June 4 1900.
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Board of County Commissioners
F. Silve
Golconda
Winnemucca
John O'Kane
Nelse Larsen
Lake Road
Big Meadows
Greenfield Defends Mr. Oliver’s Motives to Town
Geo H Greenfield writes to the Silver State defending Mr Oliver’s intentions in town. He argues critics misheard published remarks about a sermon and denies Oliver being a pugilist or dead shot. Greenfield says Oliver comes with Greenfield’s approval and support to pursue his stated object.
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Sliver
Oliver
Olver
Mr. Oliver
Geo, H. Greenfield
Carson Woman Attempts Death by Own Action
Mrs Will Coombs of Carson, worn by domestic troubles, tried three times to end her life. She fired two pistol shots at her heart on Saturday, then drank diluted carbolic acid but was saved by a prompt antidote. Rumors claimed a third attempt by throat slashing, but reports say she failed again.
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Carson
Will Coombs
Virginia
Japanese Labor In California Sparks Local Debate
A Nevada City Herald report notes arrival of Japanese laborers en route to Poor Man and Hastings mine near the Delhi mine on the Yuba river. It claims they will work for $1 per day and warns the delegation could signal an invasion of Japanese workers if allowed to stay, describing them as an opening wedge.
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California
Nevada County
Cat
Minea
Nevada City
Poorman & Hasting
Yuba
Delhi
Postage Stamp Books Offered By Post Office
The Post Office Department offers 2 cent stamps in bound books of twelve, twenty four and forty eight stamps with postage values of 24, 48 and 96 cents. They sell at one cent above stamp value to cover manufacturing costs. Each page holds six stamps and pages are interleaved with paraffine paper to prevent premature adhesion for pocket size portability.
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Post Office Department
Thoroughbreds Sold to Morgan Hill Cattle Company
John Sparks sold four Hereford bulls to the Morgan Hill Cattle Company of Halleck Elko County Nevada. The bulls include Lord Fulton and two of his sons and another by Precursor. The company recently purchased 100 full blood Hereford cows from the Dunphy estate to accompany the bulls.
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John Sparks
Morgan Hill Cattle Company
Halleck
Elko County
Nev
Lord Fulton
Dunphy
Reno Gazette
Ward vs. Aht Case Submitted for Briefs in District Court
Case in district court yesterday, Peter Ward versus Louie Aht, submitted upon briefs to be filed within ten days.
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Peter Ward
Louie Aht
Gentry Dog and Pony Show Parade Tomorrow on May 9
Crowds are invited to a noonday parade and two hours of continuous performances by Gentry's dog and pony show on the coast. The event promises an elegant turnout, free pony rides for small children, and a thousand trained animals including dogs, ponies, monkeys, elephants, and a famous cake-walk act. The Reno Gazette lauds the parade as a striking, family friendly exhibition with a grand finale tonight.
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Ignemacca
Sawdust
Reno Gazette
Reno
Gentry
Doarre
Second Street
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims quick relief from night torment, diarrhoea, stomach and bowel regulation, wind colic, gum inflammation, and energy boost. Price twenty five cents. sold by all druggists worldwide.
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Mrs. Winslow
Karl's Clover Root Tea Restores Health Claims
How Is Your Wife has a curious ad asking about beauty loss and listing constipation indigestion and sick headache as causes. It promotes Karl's Clover Root Tea as a cure for over fifty years and offers a money back guarantee with Eagle Drug Store as seller.
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Karl
Eagle Drug Store
The Great Overland Route News Ad Claim
The Union Pacific markets its service as up to date with time-saving benefits and unequaled dining and lounge cars. It promotes lowest rates to all points East and offers through sleeping, buffet, and library cars with minimal changes. Details provided by H. M. Clay, General Agent, Salt Lake City.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific
Ogden
Missouri River
Chicago
New York
H. M. Clay
Main Street
Salt Lake City
Utah
Evangelist Oliver Departures Stir Elko Community
Elko Independent reports Evangelist Oliver and his brother left for a San Francisco rest of a week while his brother prepares for efforts in Winnemucca. A large crowd bid them farewell with hymns and warmth, and Rev. F B Oliver and Rev. W R Oliver are praised by Elko’s leading citizens who gift a $190 purse from local supporters.
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Elko
Winnemucca
Elko Independent
Oliver
San Francisco
Satan
F. B. Oliver
W. R. Oliver
An Epidemic of Whooping Cough Remedy Endorsed
Last winter during a whooping cough epidemic my children contracted the disease with severe coughing spells. We used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup and found it relieved the cough and effected a complete cure. John EB Clifford Norwood House Norwood NY proprietor. This remedy is for sale by Brown Bros. Drugists.
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John EB. Clifford
Norwood House
Norwood
N. Y
Brown Bros
Phonographic entertainment at M E Church Tuesday evening
A phonographic program presented by Mr Hinckle features rare quality recordings and a varied music lineup. Promised are world class singers vocal solos duets band and orchestra pieces. Event begins at 8 pm with admission 25 cents for adults 15 cents for children or two for 25 cents.
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M. BE
Hinckle
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Oliverism
Morey
Paradise Valley
Westfall
Lovelock
Messrs. F. BE. and
W. ER. Oliver
MR. Greenfield
Postage Stamp Books
Sarsapailla
Fis
Pepsia
Hood
Silver State Job Printing
Pacific Coast
Silver State Winnemucca
Nevada
Diehl’s Book Store
Bridge Street
Winnem
SNI
Tesgastucs
C. Diehl
Id Et Mae Pro
Felix Poulin
W.inmaker
Cis
Asherville
F. C. Robins & CO
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