Tremors and Trials Mark Reno Week in 1880s News
Local notes report Rev TL Bellam visiting Reno, labor and laborer demand waning in Tuscarora, miners from Olinghouss, and Arthur Macpherson visiting the county seat. Utilities discuss electric fight proposals in Winnamucca, a railway examination at Reno on April dth, and fence prospects along the track. Reports mention Miss Emme Jorgenson’s return, Doile Wetmore’s child improving, and several local figures like Constable Feliz returning with a prisoner. A Chamberlain’s Pain Balm testimonial praises relief for rheumatism, while Tyrolean—style typos pepper the week’s chatter about governors, colonists, and local parlance.
Local notes mix mining, politics, weddings and weather
Fragmented items report Elko snow, Mason Valley hay shortage, and ongoing mining business in Olinghouse. Nobles discuss marriage license exams, local elections, and a Reno law firm visit. Social notes include a wedding in Revelation, a charity concert in February, and Humboldt nominees in beauty contests with leading votes from multiple towns.
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warned
Public notice warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury and cautions buyers to use only on prescription from reputable physicians. It promotes Hull's Catarrh Cure by HJ Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as genuine and warns of internal dosage risks and fraudulent products.
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HJ. Cheney & Co
Yahoo
Toledo
Ohio
Fr. Cheney & Co. Testientale Rev
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California Fig Syrup Co
Town cleanups and plans to boost Wadeworth progress
Local discussion urges spring street cleaning and a proactive town push. Commissioners Prater Hymers Beck and an advisory business committee back rapid action to improve streets, lights, water power, and railroad town prosperity as workers increase and plans unfold for a modern, live community.
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Wadeworth
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Truckee
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Olinghouse
Senator Stewart's town site bill faces Wadeworth questions
Discussion on Senator Stewart's amendment authorizes Wadeworth inhabitants to acquire townsite title under federal townsite laws with sale proceeds to Treasury. Provisions protect Indian interests at Pyramid Lake and the 110 acre nearby tract, while urging orderly future platting and possible relinquishment to aid Pintes. Wadeworth’s growth prompts calls for careful planning. Services noted at Wadeworth church with morning and evening schedules.
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Waithworth
Washine
Novaihi
United States
Auch
Wadaworth
Secretary of the Interior
Pyramid Lake Reservation
Salt Town
Wadsworth
Indian Department
Wadeworth
Sion
Uiat
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Can You Slaap A Homely Tonic Ad From Pabst Malt Extract
An old style advertisement extols Pabst Malt Extract as a sleep aid for the weary. It promises quick drowsiness before bedtime and claims lasting health and calmness after regular use, urging consumption to regain energy and mental steadiness.
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Siont Buos
Wood goods advertised by By M. Cowles in town
Short Bros. offer wood cut stove length for 20 dollars with delivery to any part of town. Also available are men and children rubber overshoes and rations, advertised by M. Cowles.
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Short Bros
M. Cowles
Centennial festival welcomes nation with triumphal song
The piece evokes a grand celebratory mood as a speaker invokes unity and gratitude. It recalls a centennial jubilee at Nashville with references to Tennessee, Texas, and national harmony. A vivid parade of imagistic lines praises home, prosperity, and communal joy, ending with a vision of rivers uniting at sea.
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Bent Taylor
Vinio
Willy
Bunghale
Nustville
Wong
Texas
Tennessee
Lipa
Fresh ranch butter and eggs at sale price
Fresh ranch butter is available at 50 cents a roll and ranch eggs at 3 dozen for $1 at R. H. Howles. The offer highlights a simple rural goods sale with a small-town merchant name.
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