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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1894
Page
3
The May observations at Winnemucca Station record four hours ending at 6:00 am local time with a mean barometer 25.9 inches, maximum temperature 10 degrees, minimum 40 degrees, mean 69 degrees, and a 0.05 inch precipitation. Winds from the prevailing direction at 8 mph, max gusts 15 mph, date noted May 22 with 7 degrees as the low.
A large Armory audience enjoyed the industrial army minstrel troupe with Dan Powers J J Murray and Harry Carson leading the interlude. Strong specialties followed by Cameron Dorrian Crossman and others drew laughter and praise, with notable acts by James Kelly and H D Boyd. The performance closed with a humorous farce and favorable word about the troupe and local reception.
A dangerous performance at Boone's arena during Midwinter fair included a lion named Parnell attacking Nero the German boarhound. The fight drew blood, caused stampede exits, and left spectators frightened as Boone struggled to control the animal with a pistol and a pronged bar.
The article notes red parasols as the best freckle preventer due to light transmission properties. It mentions J. M. Wood the blind violinist performing next Thursday with a social dance to follow. Mrs. W. S. Porter announces a May 19 stock millinery sale departing today for about two weeks. Also references the World’s Columbian Exposition and Syrup of Figs as valued products.
The state central committee of the Silver party will meet in Reno Nevada on Wednesday May 28 1894 at 10 o'clock a m A full attendance is requested Nixox Chairman H P Fraxwery Lecy Silver papers please copy The page also includes an advertisement for catarrh cure Hall's Catarrh Cure and a promotion for cashmere dress goods at F C Ronins & Co inviting Winnemucca ladies to inspect the new stock
A local grocer announces Elaine oil to accompany their Pearl oil and promotes very low prices on flour and mill stuff and all groceries. The notice urges customers to buy there to save money.
Local vendors advertise cheap spring and summer suits at 10 to 15 dollars with other goods including candies stationery and notions. An ad for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup promotes teething relief and claims multiple health benefits. Notices call for settlement of Paul Neth estate through Charles Neth and cite an 1893 Winnemucca dateline.
A sixteen page monthly Sentinel for ten cents with a ten cent pamphlet titled Ten Men of Money Island. Editor 8S. F. Norton promotes the reform paper and pamphlet combo at low price, requires at least ten names for mailing, address 644 Ogden Ave Chicago. Also offers dress pattern at 35 cents per yard from F.C. Roniss & Co.
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