War Department Signal Corps Weather Report
Military weather observations recorded at an Army signaling station. Data note times and conditions observed for preparation of operations and navigation in the region.
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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1880
Page
3
Military weather observations recorded at an Army signaling station. Data note times and conditions observed for preparation of operations and navigation in the region.
The tallys from leading papers in each county report Elko's Democratic ticket winning by 100 votes. The Fair Legislative ticket leads Sharon by about 3,000 in the popular vote.
A local correspondent urges fitting up the State University at Miko as an insane asylum to save $80,000 compared with building a new facility. Elko citizens funded the university, and the Legislature will consider the proposal when in session. Canvassing shows some party ticket scratching and a few votes for Chinese immigration. Paradise mountains show snow, tea trains cross the continent, and the valley awaits a stormless spell.
B. M. Stoner a longtime resident and Thomas Trainor with J. A. McMann left last evening for the United States to visit relatives.
The Times-Review urges careful stove and stovepipe maintenance in Winnemucca and Tuscarora warning that nine tenths of mining town fires arise from defective stovepipes. It advises surrounding pipes with tin or iron plates and proper clearance to prevent sparks.
An 1712 note recalls Mr Whiston the astronomer predicting a noon comet on October 14 and the world ending next day. It also cites French state property valued at 2665 billion, dominated by Versailles and royal palaces, with forests valued at 250 billion. A Newark paper quotes a sensational courtroom moment and a local hangings anecdote.
SPECIAL LOCALS By Universal Accord touts Aven s Carmanthc Pu as the best purgatives for family use. The pills are described as long studied, vegeta ble, and widely used by physicians and civilized nations. They claim to keep the system in order and support life, with mild but effective action for children and weak constitutions.
General remedies for colds coughs and lung diseases are promoted with claims of preventing serious sickness and death. Products include Roseaux Gramay Squevr GEnatas Syrtr and Shiloh's Consumption Cure with trial bottles and prices listed. Sold by druggists across the United States through OG A. Diclacesven the dealer.
An old advertisement claims Shiloh's Vitalizer cures indigestion constipation dizziness loss of appetite and skin problems. It touts a guaranteed cure and lists C. A. DeSarssene as the druggist selling the product.
An old newspaper fragment markets Shilohs Catarrh Remedy for catarrh diphtheria canker mouth and headache with an injector in each bottle. It lists brands of tobacco lards groceries and various goods from F C Ronss and other local shops, urging cash sales and affordable prices. The text also mentions Frank Fellowas Fashion Sample Rooms and import Charles Heidsieck wines.
Special locals tout Brown's Bronchial Troches as an aged remedy for coughs sore throats hoarseness and bronchial issues. They claim thirty years of use with growing favor and warn against imitators while urging immediate care for catarrh and sore throat before lung disease.
An advertisement urges readers to treat dyspepsia and liver trouble with Gunna’s Avecgr Fi Lower. It promises relief from sour stomach headaches and other symptoms and offers a 75 cent bottle or a 10 cent sample from druggists nationwide.
Postoffice regulations note money orders issued only morning and afternoon with Sunday exclusion. Letters for registration accepted certain hours daily. Mails to East and West depart at specified times. Postmaster I R rowss. An ad offers Sitiow Catarrh Remedy with nasal injector free. price 40 cents. sold by C A DeSacssern, Druggist.
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