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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1880
Page
3
Observations recorded at the same moment across all stations on November 3, 1880. Data compiled by the War Department Supital Coron. Time noted as 4 07.
Grif. J. Griffiths, superintendent of the Wales Consolidated mine at Eureka, reports the hoisting works, costing $40,000, were destroyed by fire Saturday night. George L. Eames sold his Humboldt ranch for $8,000 and plans to move east then return in spring. Attic Feak pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace and paid a $15 fine. Prospectors George Wallace and George Kline returned with ore specimens from Harmony mountains hopeful of a bonanza.
Bullion valued at $27,000 received today at Wells Fargo & Co. office here from Idaho. It originated from Yankee Fork, Atlanta and Silver City mines.
A spring wagon arrives at the depot for H. L. Hoppin of Willow Creek signaling a forthcoming return voyage from California.
In Lovenoon Nevada on November 29 1880 farmers from Big Meadows loaded eight teams with about 60000 pounds of wheat bound for Winnemucca mills to press for lower freight rates. They estimate earning 10 to 15 dollars per day per team by hauling grain themselves and keeping money at home while opposing Central Pacific railroad freight delays.
Two locomotives were moved yesterday for the Sonora Railroad in Mexico. The route shows a new line from Guaymas east, soon crossing the Southern Pacific. These are the first engines ever carried over the Central Pacific for the Mexican line.
John Fitzgeralds team departed with 23 000 pounds of merchandise loaded by E Reinhart Co for Silver City. Eiias Jones team left with 24 000 pounds of Government freight loaded by Earl Co for Fort Boise.
Readable items tell of William Martin, a condemned killer in Lebanon Missouri, bribing Sheriff’s daughter Martha Wilson to escape with him. a $500 bounty and unfound fugitives. Also an English case of Dawson shot by Raffner in Monongahela City. Coroner inquests in England and Wales for 1879 total 27 056 with 430 000 cost and 153 wilful murder verdicts.
Pure Coffer introduces its own brand coffee claiming to be the finest in the market. Luvy & Co. promotes the product with an emphasis on quality and taste.
Promotes Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a superior blood purifier and vitality booster. Claims rapid cures for scrofula skin diseases and liver issues, with strong sales pitch urging readers to buy Green's Aruest as a preparatory remedy and offering sample doses.
A vintage advertisement touts Shilohs Cure as a universal cough remedy claiming it cures consumption and relieves croup and whooping cough quickly. It notes over a million bottles sold and urges mothers not to be without it, with the Shilohs Porous Plaster offered by A DeSaussure, Druggist, Winnemucca.
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use Mrs Wuixston’s Soormine Syrup for teething pain in children. It claims rapid relief, bowel regulation, and rest for mothers, noting safety and pleasant taste. Sold everywhere for 25 cents a bottle.
A jumble of advertisements promises remedies for dyspepsia and liver issues, catarrh and canker mouth cures, fresh produce and groceries, cheap cash goods, school supplies, imported wines, and fruit canning supplies. Names include C A DeSaussure and R W Woon with assorted shops and offerings.
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