Local News Roundup Jumps With Varied Reports
Booming Truckee Carson and Walker rivers due to rapid snowmelt. Counterfeits of Wells Fargo money orders circulate. over forty for fifty dollars presented in Boston. Printer ink used to save young orchards from cutworms. Sioux man Afraid-of-Nothing marries in Winnipeg and seeks name change. Late frosts cripple Western Nevada fruit prospects. Reno and Washoe valley expect poor crops. A tramp killed near Ogden. no identity given. Gravesend horse race drew 40,000 as Dr. Rice won. Wool shipments planned to Philadelphia and San Francisco. total about 740,000 pounds. Railway Trainmen plan a July 4 grand ball at Wadsworth. Parson Kelly accepts Episcopal post in Paris. Cattle selling for three dollars a head in California counties. fears of mass slaughter. A man buys revolver for wife. tale ends with home defense joke after accidental shooting.
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Truckee
Carson
Walker
Wells, Fango & Co
Boston
Wah-Shoop-Shi
Winnipeg
B. A
Ogden
Brooklyn
Gravesend
Dr. Rice
Henry of Navarre
Clifford
Recanzone & Forgnone
Justice, Bat
Paris
France
Nevada
Days of the Week Named by Romans and Norse Mythology
The article explains how the seven days derive from Roman names for the sun moon and five planets Mars Mercury Jupiter Venus Saturn. It notes Sunday Monday and Saturday preserve sun moon and Saturn in English. It links Tuesday to Mars and Tin War god, Wednesday to Odin, Thursday to Thor and Donnerstag, Friday to Venus and Friza wife of Odin.
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Mara
Tin
Waden
Odin
Thor
Germany
Venus
Friza
Co D Brass Band to Meet at Armory Hall
All members of Co D brass band are called to gather at Armory Hall this evening at 7 30 for organization and practice.
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Co. D Brass Band
Armory Hall
Len Harris Shot by Railroad Robbers at Boulder Creek
Len Harris Southern Pacific detective was mortally wounded at Boulder Creek California during a station robbery attempt. Two robbers fled as a constable fired. a $500 reward was offered. Harris, 64, had served 28 years with the company and previously worked in Sacramento and Ceres.
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Len Harris
Southern Pacific
Boulder Creek
Cal
A. Fillmore
Harris
Gass
Southern Pacific Company
Fillmore
Sacramento
Ceres
San Joaquin Valley
Harris Dies in Alameda Home Tragedy
A dispatch reports Len Harris died at his Alameda home at midnight. He was a well known local figure with many friends who mourn his untimely death.
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Len Harris
Alameda
Harris
Handshaking as a Measure of Character in Society
The article argues that handshakes reveal character more than appearance. Warm handclasps inspire and energize, while cold or artificial greetings chill and repel. It cites a Cheyenne mission Christian Indian who writes that one shakes hands with the heart, endorsing genuine warmth over stiff convention.
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Cheyenne
South Dakota
Nevada Day Exposition Draws Crowds in Sunset City
Nevada’s state building at the Sunset City exposition hosts speeches by George W. Baker and officials including Governor Colcord and H. G. Blaisdell. A reception follows with performances by Nevada guests, a Vienna Prater breakfast, and remarks on Nevada hospitality and state pride.
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Nevada
Sunset City
Examiner
Sam Davis
Carson
George W. Baker
Yerington
de Young
Colcord
Cassasa
J. P. Meeder
Yersington
H. G. Blaisdell
John H. Kinkead
Charles E. Laughton
Rollin M. Daggett
C. C. Powning
D. KE. Bailey
Stonehill
Major Sherman
H.G. Creswell
Wells Drury
J. A. Stevens
W. D. Jones
T. Gage
State Building
Alfred A. Bodkin
Alice Waltz
F. Tibbey
Gus Owens
William Mather
Clara McConnell
Pearl Noble
Maud Noble
Bulls Head
Order of Old Friends
Vienna Prater
Andrews
Allen
Sacramento
J. D. Bailey
Silver Party Meeting in Reno Nevada May 23 1894
State central committee of the Silver party will hold a meeting in Reno on Wednesday May 23 1894 at 10 o clock a.m. Full attendance requested. G. B. Nexon chairman H. P. Frawsery secretary. Also notices on catarrh cure and mail offers from Chicago and Winnemucca millinery shop notices and Blaine oil promotions.
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State Central Committee
The
Silver Party
Reno
Nevada
G. 8. Nexon
H. P. Frawsery
Secy
Spring and Summer Suit Sale at Remnant & Co
Remnant & Co advertises a large assortment of nobby spring and summer suits priced at 10 12 to 15 dollars. A filler line promotes Simmons Liver Regulator and Ayer products for kidney pain constipation tonics and sarsaparilla benefits.
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FE. Remnant & Co
Flour and Mill Goods Sale Ad
Advertisement notes low prices on flour and mill stuff and groceries to save money before buying elsewhere. Mentions FE, Rerstarr & Co and Simmons Liver Regulator as a liver remedy for impure blood.
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Adtf
Fe, Rerstarr & Co
Simmons Liver Regulator
Hall's Hair Renewer Promotes Youthful Hair Growth
A vintage ad promotes Hall's Hair Renewer claiming it restores gray hair to natural color and strengthens growth. It also mentions seasonal stock and assorted goods like candies, stationery, and notions with inviting notes to visit the shop.
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Hall
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Toledo
Monthly Sentinel of
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Sentinel
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Ogden Ave
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HOTEL
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American Penyen
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Des Moines
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Eagle Drug Store
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