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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1880
Page
3
A humorous overheard exchange between two fashionable women is reported amid a broader local notice style column. The Elko Independent details a notorious chiropodist scam linked to city depredations, plus state fair tickets, ship news and a paymaster payoff for troops.
Saturday saw large crowds attend the St Clair trial as S G Grass argued defense for two hours urging not guilty. Judge Berry followed with a two hour medical jurisprudence case, stressing the jury must weigh evidence and determine guilt or innocence.
Spectators filled the court room as the defendant and his wife attended. Jurors were identified, maps shown, and counsel argued that expert opinions must be grounded in facts. Defense contends most evidence misleads the verdict while the prosecution seeks to prove guilt from the bullet’s origin.
The defense argues the presumption favors the defendant when uncertain which condition exists. Details emphasize the shooting of Tully, the number of bullets, and the trajectories claimed to explain injuries while witnesses assert gunfire from three or four shots. Court adjourned for the afternoon amid discussion of the case.
A listing touts fresh groceries and provisions from multiple sellers. It promotes Fairbank's Lard at F C Ropry's, cash-only bargains at Levy & Co, and cheap fruit cans by R W Woon with winter canning. Slogans urge readers to inspect goods and buy white coats at cost from F Romps and Lucy & Co.
Various causes of aging and illness are blamed for gray hair and hair loss. Aggr's Hamilton claims to restore faded hair to brown or black, cleanse the scalp, cure dandruff, and promote new growth where follicles remain viable. It is presented as harmless, oil and dye free, not staining white hair, and long lasting with a soft luster.
It urges the American pursuit of wealth and health and promotes Green's Avocet Flower as a cure for dyspepsia liver complaints indigestion and related symptoms. Two doses relieve at once sample bottles cost ten cents regular size priced at unspecified amount. Sold by first class druggists nationwide.
A claim states Shilohs Consumption Cure is the best lung medicine, curing coughs in half the time and aiding asthma bronchitis wheeping cough croup and consumption more than rivals. It is advertised as pleasant, safe for children, with a price range of 10 cents, 50 cents and a dollar. It recommends Shilohs Porous Plaster for sore chest or back and lists C A TeSaussoure as the local druggist.
Local shop advertises Shiloh's Vitalizer at 75 cents promising relief from indigestion sour stomach and constipation. C A DeSaussure Druggist Winnemucca Nevada also markets Mackinetack perfume as daily fragrance option.
Classified advertisement for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup claiming immediate relief for teething pain in children. Promotes safety, bowel regulation, pleasant taste, and cites endorsement by a female physician. Sold widely at 25 cents per bottle.
A new shipment arrives at C Cornovera's cash store offering seven pounds of brown sugar or six pounds of white sugar for one dollar. The shop advertises fresh stock and avoids old worn goods. Also features tobacco and cigarette offerings from multiple brands.
The Campaign Text Book has arrived in quantity at Winnemucca. Anyone desiring a copy can obtain it by handing one dollar to C. Chenoweth, Secretary Hancock Clab.
An item notes wine for brave hearts at Frank Follows Fashion Semple Rooms, with import from Charles Heidsieck. The brief mentions procurement of the beverage.
Fragmentary notice describes multiple races with entries and starts and a 15 percent entrance fee. It mentions October timing and a closing time the night before, with monetary figures in pounds and dollars. No clear event or participants are identifiable from the text.
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