The Silver State
The Daily will publish except on reported holidays. George S Nixon serves as proprietor and editor with standard publication cadence noted in the masthead.
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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1899
Page
2
The Daily will publish except on reported holidays. George S Nixon serves as proprietor and editor with standard publication cadence noted in the masthead.
The Nevada press argues the Paris Exposition offers a chance to showcase the state's resources. It praises commissioners, notes mining revival, rising horse values, and new ore discoveries while urging citizens to support exhibits and send specimens. This piece also mentions weather, commerce, and notable figures.
A historical opining piece argues the Dutch Boers will resist British moves in Transvaal as England seeks control over South Africa and its gold. It notes 60,000 Boers, their fighting character, and hints at American sympathy for liberty amid a Philippine campaign that contradicts American ideals.
The Gardnerville Courier argues irrigation across Western states requires a national reservoir system. Private capital cannot utilize water, and inter state river flows demand federal action. Government construction would improve public lands and create salable arid land, unlike state efforts that benefit only government land.
Electric light work proceeds rapidly for Carson with an all night street arc plan at twelve lamps for 150 dollars or 12.0 per lamp, cheaper than before. Private homes and institutions will receive incandescent lighting, with rates to be set below typical city service. A large steam engine has been ordered to supplement water power, and service should start within about thirty days. The Rev W B Costley of Stockbridge Ga reports cholera morbus, credits Chamberlain remedy for life-saving relief. A word to the wise: wise people keep blood pure with Sarsaparilla.
An 19th century style ad argues workers gain strength from good blood. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood to restore health and appetite. Testimonial from Etta Hager of Athol Massachusetts praises increased energy and appetite after taking the remedy.
Notice announces the dissolution of the Poulin and Larivere partnership in the blacksmithing firm Poulin & Larivere. Felix Poulin assumes full control, will settle all debts and collect all claims, with deeds executed in September 1899 and notarized by H. Warren and E. S. Archer.
Notice announces final proof for Land Office at Carson City Nevada. Heir of Pred Cady, deceased, Ioin Steel Cady, seeks homestead final proof on October 97 1899 before the Register and Receiver at Carson City Nevada. Witnesses: Randall Sage James D Minor Robert Wilkinson B F Mulaney C H Gallup. First published September 6 1899.
The undersigned invites bids for a building on Bridge Street Winnemucca with plans and specifications on display at the Up-to-Date Saloon Busch building Winnemucea Bids must be received by Wednesday September 16th 1899 Written bids may propose construction strictly per plan or with suggested changes by builders Published to solicit bids from contractors and builders for the project
In the Fifth Judicial District Court of Nevada Humboldt county a show cause hearing is set for September 26, 1899 at 9 AM in Winnemucca to determine whether the executrix may be authorized to sell real estate of the deceased John H. Hoppin. Interested parties may appear and contest. Dated September 4, 1899. J.T. Dunn, Clerk. B. C. D. Mackay, Deputy Clerk.
Sealed bids will be received by the Humboldt County Board of Commissioners Nevada up to 12 oclock noon October 2 for graveling one mile of the Toll Road south of the Toll House extending northward. Gravel must be at least six inches thick and wide enough for a good wagon road. The board may reject all bids. Address Clerk Board of County Commissioners Winnemucca Nev J T Dunn Clerk By C D Mackay Deputy separa.
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