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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1901
Page
4
The Washington Letter criticizes a proposed inspection junket to ports funded by railroads. It questions the object as a scheme to stir local business groups into entertaining inspectors and their wives, arguing personal harbor information could be obtained without travel. The piece suggests the trips mainly serve as excuses for junkets rather than valuable inspections.
Weather Bureau notes the past week was favorable for farming with generous showers early, warmth at week end, and no damaging frost. Grain seeding near completion, alfalfa and grasses thriving, strawberries blooming in Washoe valley, and fruit outlook promising. In Lincoln county sub tropics, crops in fine condition with alfalfa three feet high. Winnemucca reports timely heavy rain improving water supply in Humboldt River area. Lovelock says conditions favorable with warm rains and no killing frost. temps averaged 57 high and 33 low with 1.81 inches rainfall.
An advertisement touts Sherman Headache Cure as a quick fix for headaches and neuralgia. It promotes a 25c and 10c per box price and claims relief through a single pill purchase. Also pitches Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for indigestion with digestion assistance claims.
A cough signals trouble early signs of consumption and bronchitis. Chamberalin's Cough Kemedy claims to cure these diseases when treated promptly after coughing begins. If not beneficial it costs nothing. For sale by Brown Bros., druggists.
Mrs E R Thomas of 27244 Oak Street reports a clear complexion after two weeks using Lane's Tea. The note says Lane's Tea cured skin pimples and redness, endorsed by Brown Bros. druggists. It also promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a quick cure for piles and warns to avoid counterfeits.
An old advertisement extols Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething infants claiming immediate relief and multiple cures. It also features a testimonial for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure from Mrs C W Roberts, praising long relief after years of dyspepsia.
The brief notes Winnemucca population around 1200 with many throat and lung affections. It promotes Kemp's Balsam for the throat and lungs at 75 and 50 cents with a free trial size, sold by Brown Bros. druggists. It also mentions spring wagons and buggies by Studebaker Brothers Mfg Co as newly received items from E Reinhart & Co.
In the Fifth Judicial district court Nevada Humboldt County probate of John Hill estate. Petition for Letters Testamentary by Catharin Hill and John O Kane with purported will filed. Hearing May 25 1901 at 10 AM in Winnemucca court room to prove the will and address objections. Clerk J T Dunn signs May 1 1904.
Notice announces on April 8 1901 that GEO 8. Nixon is administrator of Constant Motte deceased. Creditors must file claims with vouchers and affidavits with the court within three months from first publication.
In Humboldt County the court orders lease and sale of the minor’s one third interest in the Badger Mining Claim in Jackson Creek Mining District. Sale to the highest bidder for cash at the office of M S Bonnifield Winnemucca Nevada on May 25, 1901 between 9 AM and 5 PM local time. Guardian Elizabeth Fellows dated May 1, 1901.
Notice to William Wallace co owner in the Nelsey mineral claim in Humboldt county Nevada Virgin Creek range eight miles southeast of Denlo post office. Work for 1900 has been done and within ninety days after publication failure to contribute will render his interest to the undersigned under Section 2324 Revised Statutes. Job King Nelsey Mine Nev Dealo Oregon March 14 1901.
Notice is given that J A Cochran has been appointed administrator of the James K Dickson estate in Humboldt County Nevada. Creditors must file claims with vouchers with the Clerk within forty days of first publication. Dated Winnemucca April 23 1901.
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