Local News Briefs from Winnemucca and Nearby Areas
R L Ruehle and C B Cook arrive from Willow Point, T F Melody from Willow Creek. Five thousand troops march to Presidio for Manila. Wedding of Albert Jenkins and Mabel Clair Biggs at Reno noted with Lovelock connections. Cavalry units from multiple states form Torrey’s regiment. Madrid cabinet reshuffle speculation. A man with inflammatory rheumatism crawls the street, drawing charity. Entertainment events urged and war news sold via Liver Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.C. Lusk
Chico
Cal
Peter French
Ardmiral Dewey
Presidio
Manila
Admiral Dewey
Fred L. Reitz
Balds
Montana
Torrey
Nevada
Colorado
Idaho
Utah
Wyoming
Tracy
Washington
Rurmor
Mra. Dally
W. J. Siseon
Trout Creek
San Francisco
Madrid
Senor Sagasta
Albert Jenkins
Mabel Clair Biggs
Riverside
Reno
F. Vernon Jones
E. Biggs
Lovelock
Robert Lewers
Mise Biggs
Indy
Mr. Jeaking
Winnemucca
Jenkins
Fine Specimens of Manhood Examinations at Carson
Nevada volunteers were examined by three local physicians. Of 125 men, none had lung trouble or heart disease, some had defective eyesight. A few were over five ten, while some below minimum height or above maximum weight were rejected. California and Oregon saw higher rejections, Nevada produced a different share of eligible youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Carson
United States
California
Oregon
Rose Valley Borax Works Change of Ownership
Interest in the Rose Valley borax property once held by Robert Doon has been sold to J M Fulton of Reno Nevada, a founder of the enterprise. Price undisclosed though described as a good round sum. Borax has risen forty dollars per ton, with about forty tons sold monthly. Located in Harney county Oregon twenty miles north of the Sieson ranch, the field is among the nation’s largest producers, second only to F M Snaith’s Alameda California operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Doon
J. M. Fulton
Reno
Nevada
Doon
Harney County
Oregon
Sieson
United States
F.M. Snaith
Alameda
California
Military calls and boxing clash hinted in Reno dispatch
The Reno Journal reports possible mass calls for volunteers from the Pacific coast to Manila. California and Nevada militias may be deployed to front lines or coast defenses if needed. Senator Jones notes the president may accept Nevada National Guard battalion offers. A Denver dispatch notes Corbett urged Brady to meet Fitzsimmons with a higher offer after the $25,000 bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Eaga
Pacific
Manila
California
Nevada
San Francisco
Jones
National Guard of
Philippine Islands
Pacific Coast
Denver
Boston
Bob Fitzsimmons
James J. Corbett
W. A. Brady
New York City
Fitzsimmons
Mule Decline Noted As Draft Horses Supplant Work
A historical notice notes mule numbers drop across the United States due to rising draft horse use. Mules once common in Southern farms now fetch lower prices as horses dominate. The piece cites price declines and the shift in rural labor toward larger, gentler draft horses. A separate town notice promotes a May 3 Armory Hall entertainment by the Ladies Church Furnishings Society to benefit the church, featuring The Parson's Donation Party and The Ten Virgins tableau, with doors at 7 and show at 8, admission 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
R Ase
Armory Hall
Ladies’ Church Furnishing Society
Ermine Owen
J. R. Murray
Weekly Crop Bulletin Shows Improved Nevada Prospects
Nevada weather bureau reports favorable conditions for crops in the past week ending May 10. Cool early days slowed northern growth but widespread rains boosted outlook. frosts in the north limited to a few Elko county spots. Humboldt notes rain in valleys and snow in mountains with alfalfa and wheat growing well. cattle in poor condition but sheep thrive. Southern Pacific Ogden stock pens closed after alleged unnotified cattle lease. state board of health action follows legal review with Attorney General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Weather Bureau
Elko
Humboldt
Utah
State Board of Health
Southern Pacific Railroad
Ogden
Bishop
Local advertising page highlights health remedy claims and goods
Mrs. Sarah A. Skeels credits Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets with a full 25 year recovery from indigestion after one package. The page also promotes ice cream parlors, screen doors, bicycles, wholesale goods, and a range of spring merchandise from E. Retnarr & Co and Meyers & Eshleman with testimonials and price points.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy Ad
An 19th century style advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims immediate relief for teething pain, cures diarrhoea and wind colic, smooths gums, and gives energy. Sold by all druggists worldwide at 25 cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Winslow
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R.L. Ruehle
Fairlawnia
C. B. Cook
Willow Point
T. F. Melody
Willow Creek
McDeid
Flora
George M. Bower
Lamoille Valley
Order of American Mechanica of Carson
2Nd
U.S. Volunteer Cavalry
Winnemacca
H. P. W. A. Brown
Rose Valley Borax Works
Big Bluff
Iowa
Sarah A. Skeels
Lyneville
Jasper County
Mus
Sara A
Skerns
Stuart
Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Mel. M. Nofsinger
E. Retnaart & Co
Leonard
Flint
Bridge Street
Central Hotel
Brown & Piper
E. Retnnuarr & Co
E. Retnarr & Co
M. B. Staunton
E. Reinhart & Co
A. T. Morraux
Laverne, Minn
W. A. Brown
Delft
K. Rennart & Co
Meyers
M. B. Staunton’s
Buckeye
E. Reinharr & Co
Hood
M. Horstas
Sey McCormick
Brown & Piper's
Iceland
Brown & Pirce
Crescent
Stormer
Chicago
Apdtf
Brown & Pirxr
Royal
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