Miscellaneous items from varied sources
A hodgepodge of notes reports and anecdotes includes a mine strike in Ophir Virginia City an exhibit at the pavilion and a reception orchestra engagement. It also mentions a murder conviction in Carson prison a giant plow owned by Richard Gird and a state record rifle shoot in Carson with scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ophir
Virginia City
Romale Domingus
Martine
Carson Penitentiary
Richard Gird
San Bernardiog County
Cal
Col Turner
Sterns
O. A. LaGrave
Senate
Carson
D.C. Hawes
Capital City
Stamps and Post Office Costs Draw News Attention
Washington reports show two million Columbian stamps issued and a shift in stamp production to save millions. Postmaster General critiques the 1894 benevolent publications act, notes declines in registration and letters, and outlines budget projections for salaries and office costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Lank Company
Bureau of En
American Banknote Company
Mails
Frank Jones
The Bloomer Dress Explained and Local Notices
A humorous definition of the bloomer dress describes it as baggy trousers with full pockets and ankle ties, worn by sitting to pull on one leg in each compartment. Also listed are delegates appointed by Governor Colcord to the Transmississippi congress meeting in St Louis on the 28th. Dentists and medical tonics are advertised, including a W. S. Porter dental office in Eureka and Syrup of Pigs claimed to cure constipation and improve kidney and liver activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colcord
Transmississippi Congress
St. Louis
I. G. Newlands
Reno
W. D. Jones
Austin
McMillan
Virginia
Chas
Calvin
Carson
I. C. C. Whetmore
Eureka
T. J. Bell
Belmont
E. R. Dodge
Lem Allen
Stillwater
P. M. Bowler, Jr
Hawthorne
Alex Wise
Winnemucca
Curious study hints at alcohol use altering lifespans
A British media association reports randomized figures linking drink patterns to age at death. Temperate drinkers average 63, careless 59, free 57, intemperate 33, and total abstainers 51. Over 89, abstainers and drinkers show varied shares, suggesting potential revisions of beliefs about strong drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Mediaal Association
Ou Tline
Local Ads and Notices Highlight Bargains and Services
A fragmented page lists piano tuning and repair services, legal blanks for sale including warrants and writs, textile sales and trims, a hair product advertisement, photography studio mention with pricing, fabric bolts and flannelette deals, and Hood's Sarsaparilla health claims.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carlin
Cal Mathews of
Kennedy
Chas Kenoweth
Cureau
Michael Heath
Wreson
Supreme Court
Heath
W. A. McWhirter
Presno County
United States
Humboldt County
Humboldt
Elko County
J. M. Rapert
New York
San Francisco
Ogden
West
F.C. Robins & Co
Washington Dispatch
Prostaffice Department
Washington
Erding Jane Seth
Chicago Tribune
Nebraska
South Dakota
Northwest
Nevada
Pratt
Fred
Wilcox
Roche
Williams
Doe
Sorrel Dick
McMann
McGintty
McGinty
Porter
Bridge Street
Leavening Powe
Onto
Orry
ToLesa
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Prank J. Cheney
A.W. Gleason
Notary Public
J. Cheney &O
Robins & Co
Rutherford
U. S
F. C. Robins & Co
Mra. W
Babies’ Pictures
Rinehart & Co
Cnartandee
Wwe
Aimemens
Ne. PLC
Ronis & Co
G. I. Nixex
F.C. Ropris & Co
Ayer
F.C. Ronixs & Co
Rinehart
F. C. Roniys & Co
Hood
IH Palace
Lafayette
HOTEL
Nev
NFAR
Germain Propro
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