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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1898
Page
2
The Silver State Courier lists subscription options with one year, ix months and three months by mail and a weekly carrier rate in Winnemucca. Specific prices are not provided in the readable text.
A brief patriotic line proclaims unwavering resolve to defend a united nation, promising resilience and steadfastness in the face of defeat. The statement emphasizes national unity and resolve as a guiding principle.
The article praises Francis G. Newlands of Nevada, renominated by the Silver and Democratic parties for another two years in Congress. It cites his six years of service, diligence, and support for Nevada's interests, calling him a prominent Western statesman and bulwark of the republic. Humboldt County is highlighted for cattle and wool shipments, noting abundant livestock and sage lands that attract Eastern visitors.
Government moves to ship ten million ounces of silver via a special fast freight train guarded by soldiers and detectives. Assistant Secretary Vanderlip coordinates with Western railroads for the delivery in fifteen freight cars plus living and cooking cars. Previously, bullion shipments used express. a Carson mint carload was sent to San Francisco months ago.
A railroad from Golconda to Tuscarora, another to the copper mines, and a road from Lovelock to the iron mines promise to position Humboldt County as a leader in railroad commerce and regional business.
A bold claim highlights Humboldt County as part of a broader mining boom with copper, iron, sulphur, and nickel hopes. Proponents assert the region’s potential and question critics who doubt Nevada’s mining prospects.
The text notes that Corbett and McCoy are out of the clash and laments that these pugilists were not allowed to compete in Cuba, missing a chance for a notable boxing encounter.
In California the race promises a lively campaign as four state tickets vie for attention. Observers predict success for Maguire, while Nevada gains attention from Mr. Newlunda’s new Hawaiian measure enhancing his reputation and name.
An order dated September 17 by the First Assistant Postmaster Health authorizes postmasters to issue money orders payable at their own offices. The change serves people without bank accounts seeking an economical and safe method to pay bills. A Nevada Trib product of liniment is mentioned as a rest liniment discovered by man.
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