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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1899
Page
3
A Nevada newspaper column denounces the failing Western Union and railway mail services causing delays to papers and misses, urging publicity. It describes a clever grip theft where a conman lifts valuables from a crowd by sliding an empty trick bottom into another’s grip, a highly ingenious traveler’s robbery.
A Piute Indian suffers a severe pneumonia attack near the river camp. An Indian doctor from the reservation prescribes blankets and sunlit exposure at night during a pow-wow with relatives. The patient’s survival hinges on a rhinoceros-like constitution.
The Silver State notes receipt of a complimentary ticket to a grand Thanksgiving ball by the Golconda Hotel Company on November 30. Attendees are promised a jolly time with expected large attendance from Winnemucca.
Taxpayers have twelve days remaining to settle with Treasurer Gilbert to avoid the 10 percent penalty on late payments before December 4. Death of Miss Flora Layton in Reno from self-inflicted injuries noted with esteem for her in Reno and Virginia City. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as blood purifier and health aid. Hood's Pills promoted for headaches and indigestion. Dr A L Hudgens, Elko dentist, announces Winnemucca Hotel office offering crown and bridge work. high quality, no cheap work. Turkeys and geese orders for Thanksgiving requested by November 20 through H A Gilbert.
In Chicago on November 21 the Democratic National Executive Committee wrapped up its meeting outlining plans for the 1900 presidential campaign. Chairman Jones led the session with few remaining tasks as members anticipated an early adjournment. The committee reported a campaign fund of 175000 subscribed and 147000 collected, and discussed venue and date for the next meeting likely in January in Washington.
William Remistein and William Kilbourn arrive from San Francisco and Paradise respectively while Charles Kemler and B Recanzone also arrive from Paradise. The courthouse flag is half mast for Vice President Hobart's death. Tax collections for the first week total 726.65 and last week 824.67 with 156 in poll taxes. Mr and Mrs J P Riley and Miss Hattie Riley arrive from Paradise. Hattie travels to Love toes this evening to visit friends. D Pascal has taken a contract to gravel Bridge street between First and Fourth, using two teams. The whisky selling case against Chinese and white men concludes before Commissioner Archer. all bound over to the U S grand jury meeting in Carson in December. Marshal Emmitt has fifteen prisoners facing grand jury action.
The Union Pacific Railroad will start a new first class Overland Limited service on October 15. The schedule runs Salt Lake City 11 45 A M Ogden 1 15 P M Denver 9 A M Omaha 7 15 P M Chicago 9 30 A M with no car changes to Denver Omaha and Chicago and one change to other eastern cities. Further details available at Old Station Salt Lake or local agents.
History of Troop A Nevada Cavalry from organization to muster out. From Cheyenne to Camp Merritt and City of Pueblo, Manila Bay, Cavite duty, battles at San Roque and Dos Marinos, guard and patrol work, prisoner care, Pim, and eventual return aboard the Ohio. Names include Private Taylor and Private Niebuher.
An old Toledo ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for incurable catarrh. It cites endorsements from West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin and claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Also mentions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Brown Bros. druggists selling both products.
Wanted agents to sell the latest invention for producing a brilliant and cheap light the Best Incandescent Vapor Gas Lamps thousands sold price within reach of all largest factory of the kind in the world exclusive territory offered to hustlers by The Best Light Co Canton Ohio
The Union Pacific presents up to date service with buffet smoking and library cars through Pullman vestibuled options. Save time and money with one change to New York and direct access to Missouri River routes. H M Clay, General Agent, Salt Lake City, offers detailed transportation information.
A long standing Mothers’ remedy claims to ease teething pain in children. The twenty five cent bottle supposedly relieves irritability, diarrhoea, stomach cramps, wind colic, and inflamed gums, while toning the system. Sold by druggists worldwide.
An old ad touts Karl's Clover Root Tea as improving complexion by purifying blood and aiding digestion. It claims benefits for bowels liver and kidneys and lists prices of 25 and 50 cents at Eagle Drug Store.
From Vryburg Bechuanaland dated November 4 1897 Captain C G Dennison writes that before starting the final campaign he bought Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy which he used himself and gave to his men with every case proving beneficial. For sale by Brown Bros Druggists.
Found notice requests return of a small diamond scarf pin lost on city streets yesterday. Finder should leave at this office to receive a suitable reward. November 2013.
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