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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1899
Page
2
Isa ED Daily with Sunday exclusion lists Windle and Bracett as lessees announces subscription rates for one year by mail 4600 six months 300 three months 169 and carrier delivery in Winnemucca at weekly rate. Address all business correspondence to The Silver State Winnemucca Nevada.
Weather Bureau report from Winegmpera Station for four hours ending Sept 27 shows mean barometer 90.08, max temperature 86, min 9 above zero, mean 62, normal 57, NW wind, 24 hour precipitation 0.0. Forecast shows min Sept 28 around 10 above zero. signed Hayden.
A brief forecast says fair conditions tonight and Friday. Temperatures are expected to stay steady with light winds around Hayden and the State Fair area. No precipitation anticipated.
The article notes William J Bryan will stump Kentucky in support of the regular Democratic ticket. It mentions Chaplain Stephenson of the Idaho regiment praising General Shafter before leaving to see his dying mother, and hints the Examiner will challenge Stephenson as hypocritical and cowardly.
Two enterprising San Diegans circumvent Treasury anti tick decision by creating a large slaughterhouse just inside the border. Cattle from Mexico are slaughtered there and shipped to Los Angeles and San Diego, saving about seven dollars per head in customs duty.
The paper claims to publish all world news twenty four hours earlier than any San Francisco paper. It advertises subscriptions and references San Francisco blanket sheet options for cupboard shelves.
A Chicago newspaperman estimates men there spend 3.5 million dollars annually on shaving their beards and a national projection reaches 133 million dollars. The piece notes additional “shaves” that would dwarf these amounts.
The article notes the nineteenth century ends December 31 1900 and the twentieth begins January 1 1901. It forecasts a century with twenty four leap years and three Februaries with five Sundays on 1920 1948 and 1976.
Denver Stockman reports stockmen feast on current profit but warn a large herd aims to rush to market within two weeks risking a price glut. Western herds are at peak quality for fall sale and shippers should avoid rushing in, as prices are not expected to drop sharply.
The article notes markets holding up this week but warns two more weeks of similar heavy runs could prompt buyers to fear a Niagara of steers. It reflects cautious sentiment amid persistent supply pressure.
Edgar Smith reports activity by railroad mowors around White Plains and says engineers are locating a new line between Browns and Wadsworth. The 60 mile route eliminates two hills, cuts costs by avoiding pusher engines, and travels a level path via the Carson Link country to Wadsworth.
The Union Pacific offers up to date service with buffet library and Pullman cars. Passengers save time to Eastern points with through routes to Missouri River Chicago and one change to New York. Ti. M. Clay, General Agent, 201 Main St Salt Lake City Utah provides detailed information.
C L Boggs of Stump Town Gilmer County West Virginia reports a month ago his fifteen month old child suffered ten days of illness with diarrhea and vomiting. After physician care and twenty five stools per twelve hours the family tried Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy which led to a complete cure. For sale by W A Brown druggist.
Advertising text touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. Claims relief from night crying, diarrhoea, colic, and stomach issues. Promotes universal sales through druggists at twenty five cents a bottle.
Richard Barry of the Jordan Valley Stock Company offers $100 for the capture and delivery to Humboldt County Sheriff of Nevada of the thief or thieves who stole on the night of September 22 23 1899 from Bull Head ranch Little Humboldt river Humboldt County Nevada a bay saddle horse nine hundred pounds with white facial stripe branded bull head on left thigh a heavy Main Winchester saddle two saddle bags two bridles and related gear. Sheriff Charles W McDeid signs the notice.
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