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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1899
Page
2
NOTICE shows Windle & Brackett as lessees for a property at Corner Bridge and Fourth streets. Subscription rates listed with six months, three months, and weekly options. Address communications to The Silver State Winnemuccn Nevada.
Weather bureau report from Wunamuca Station records 26 hours to 5:08 showing mean barometer 30.28, max temperature 46, min 17 above zero, mean 22, normal 25, NE wind, 0 precipitation. Forecasts: fair tonight and Saturday. McAdie. Friday November 24, 1893.
The article argues for federal storage reservoirs and cites Geological Survey work and congressional appropriations as evidence. It notes the West faces pressure from California and reports a government circular by F H Newell on reservoir site surveys and cost estimates. It cautions public favor is fickle and sustained action is needed.
A brief note on how a minor lapse can tarnish public favor and dim the triumphs celebrated by a community. The piece underscores the fragility of reputation and the speed with which praise can turn to critique.
The Chicago Chronicle predicts firings in high offices and derailed leaders as correspondents discuss awards, a supposed demise rumor about P Joubert, and Brigham Roberts facing Utah charges. The piece notes Joubert’s health, Ladysmith tourism, and Irish support for Boers as context.
Health claim touts Hostetters Stomach Bitters as a cure for weak kidneys and stomach ailments. The ad promotes the product as restoring kidney function and curing constipation indigestion dyspepsia biliousness nervousness and debility with a private revenue stamp on the bottle neck.
A legal sized advertisement lists food items for a holiday dinner with prices in cents and dollars. Cape Cod or Jersey cranberries at 60 cents per gallon, sweet potatoes six pounds for 25 cents, Bellflower apples $1.90 per box, preserved China ginger 65 cents per jar, seeded raisins two for 25 cents, recleaned currants two for 25 cents, Zante currants highlighted, self rising buckwheat flour 25 cents per package, Maple Syrup Woodlawn pint 35 cents and quart prices, mince meat 50 cents per quart, Blue Lake stringless beans three for 55 cents, various citrus peels 20 cents per pound, extra soda crackers 25 cents per 3 pound carton, home-made sauerkraut by the pail, sliced peaches and apricots seven cans for $1, Eastern Creamery butter two pounds for 55 cents.
Advertises fresh merchandise priced at ten dollars per set. Claims items are new and not old or shelf worn.
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