24 Jan 1885
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Newspaper
The Pioche Weekly Record
Location
Pioche, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1885
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text from Pioche Weekly Record mentions a mite winner seat Sezai and a 2 piece event. Readable parts are insufficient to identify full names, dates, places, or a clear event. The piece seems to discuss a local listing or short notice with missing details.
A historical science discussion notes experiments by Prof. Haley and Prof. Huxley on how color alters perceived size and visibility. It cites stockings of different colors and weights, white appearing largest and black smallest under various lighting, with broader implications for dress and military uniforms.
The article argues painting soldiers white or black changes perceived height and weight, claiming white coats could add inches and pounds to an infantryman. It cites a British tonnage example and contends that color could influence military capacity and production, forecasting broad consequences for nations.
This is a long damaged OCR notice of a constable sale under an order of Hale from the Junction Court of Pioolie Fownalip in Lincoln County. It lists judgments against Mayflower Mine and others with totals around several hundred dollars in United States gold coin and coin with interest, costs, and penalties, describing property in Bristol Mining District Lincoln County Nevada and Beisto Minor Metsict.
A tabby cat, accused of setting a house on O. 10 in Macon near the five road, allegedly carried kerosene soaked matches in its mouth to ignite a crib and nearby fodder. Neighbors watched the cat flee toward the river as flames consumed $1,100 worth of hay, fodder, cotton, and cribs. insurance covered by Western Un. The exact outcome for the cat remains unknown.
Key Went, a 15,000 population town, stands as a peculiar port with no chimneys or roads yet hosts extensive manufacturing and shipping. The scene features 29 machine shops and a bustling, though strangely quiet, waterfront economy driven by waves against coral shores.
An advertisement from Dr. Allen of Newry lists treatments for erectile dysfunction and male vitality. It touts a permanent cure, offers consultations, and guarantees, with a money-back offer and a two-dollar fee for examination. The copy targets young and middle aged men, claiming powerful but unsafe remedies and diagnostic procedures.
The sheriff announces a public sale under an execution in the Lincoln County Nevada district court. The property includes real estate and business assets described as a hotel and other improvements on land near Beipoly, with an opening bid for the collection of debts and interest, to be conducted at Nevada public auction with official biddings and terms.
A legal notice from a Justice Court in Lincoln County Nevada announces a public sale of property to satisfy a judgment against Abd Uta Sonipans. The sale, set for a morning and afternoon slot, will occur at the County Court House in Pioche, listing the delinquent amount and describing the property to be sold to settle the lien.
Delinquent taxes listed for Lincoln County are due within twenty days of publication. If unpaid, the tax will be collected by the county auditor through the treasurer and penalties applied.
Public notice of a trustee sale for the Bristol River Mining Company assets in Lincoln County Nevada includes the Contact mine and the Bristol River mining claims. It lists a half undivided interest, mill and buildings, ore house, engine room, machinery, tools, boarding house, and other appurtenances. Dated August 1883 by Henry F. Welle, trustee.
The Sixth Judicial District Court of Nevada issues a distress suit by the Mayflower Mining Company against Minty Walls for the sale of 800 feet of mining claim land in the 13 Trintol Mining District. The action seeks levy on property and associated rights, with a public record of the case and dates to be set for proceedings.
Notice announces an application for a patent for the Townsite of Bristol located at the northeast corner of cities and Patanee. The description mentions a 8 degree 0 fist curve, 708 feet and 3.040, with markers and paths referenced as Down of Bristol. Gruty tastes vot Pema.
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