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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1901
Page
2
Classified notice lists Windle & Bracket as lessees for CHL Silver State with daily service except Sundays. Mentions terms for tenure six to ten months and mail options. Indicates business correspondence and conveyance through the silver state and Winnemncbee region with weekly rate details.
Weather report from the Wiswempeca Station for May 10 notes mean 62 degrees, maximum 80, and a NE wind with 0.0 inches of precipitation in 4 hours. The forecast calls for clear tonight and Sunday. A separate opinion in Grass Valley Union criticizes the Treasury’s purchase of 1,000,000 in four per cent bonds at 113.55, arguing the policy benefits bondholders and bankers while not aiding most citizens.
In France near the end of the fifth century a major irrigation canal bears the name of Alaric II. Letters from Theodoric to Decius urge state backing for reclaiming Gaul while stressing government support for such projects. The piece notes decline followed neglect of irrigation as high arts and luxuries rose.
Labor leaders decide at a Pittsburg meeting to convene a convention representing all unions. The move aims to unite various labor organizations in opposition to trusts. The movement reportedly includes over two million workers.
A plan proposes a $5 license fee on all drinkers of intoxicants in Arkansas. If enacted it would provide revenue to run state government with no other taxes or revenues.
The text notes President McKinley’s possible interest in acquiring a portion of China. It cites Minister Conger discussing China’s partition and remarks with casual familiarity about the subject.
The Civil Service Reform Association declared that many Indian agents appointed under the current system are drunken, brutal, licentious and dishonest, arguing for reform and better oversight of appointments.
The latest War Department projection says 46 000 soldiers may suffice to maintain order in the Philippines yet many observers warn the long term cost of the acquisition will be substantial.
The story warns that new oil wealth attracts crowds while those who gamble on oil stocks risk ruin. It argues many companies promise riches quickly but hide old get-rich-quick schemes, urging caution against such investment traps.
Citizens worry about costs from market tinkering as Wall street critics push limits on speculation. Officials suggest reforms may raise fees or taxes to curb volatility and fund oversight.
Geo. E. B. Cary editor of the Guide at Washington Virginia reports a severe ankle strain cured quickly by Chamberlain's Pain Balm after other medicines failed. He notes its success for frost bitten feet in his family and recommends the liniment. Sold by Brown Bros., druggists.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a notice about Shilohs consumption cure. Text mentions names and places unclearly with inconsistent wording. More readable facts insufficient to determine event or parties.
Taxpayers in Humboldt County Nevada must pay the second installment of state county and city taxes for 1900 by June 3, 1901 at the County Treasurer in Winnemucca. Delinquent after that date incurs a ten percent penalty and collection will proceed as required by law.
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