New War Vessels Authorized by Congress in 1897
Secretary Long notes in Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly June issue that Congress authorized the construction of twelve torpedo boats and twelve destroyers, with plans for three first class battleships and other armored cruisers. The Navy will reach sixty five vessels, including ships under construction, totaling about 185,500 tons and roughly 60 million dollars.
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Lange
Destrarera
Congress
Spata
Arkansas
Lwen
Long
Frank
Leslie
Hit Him Again. A Reconstruction Era Curio on Charity and Greed
A garbled 19th century piece recounts a church fundraiser where a minister offers 500 dollars but a stingy member lowers his pledge to 50 after a ceiling object falls. It pivots to cautionary lines on thrift and opportunity, then promotes Chamberlain’s remedies and Reno hardware stores with generic sales pitch and guaranteed satisfaction.
Carpet Cleaning Works Offers Low Cleaning Rates
Carpet cleaning services advertise carpets cleaned and refreshed for six cents per yard and pet cleaning with re-laying for ten cents per yard. Expert workmanship promises wear and tear reduction due to dirt and improper laying. Leave orders at the Works, Post Office, or Pier Stew office.
Don’t Forget Us We Are Agents for the Weekly Examiner
Traveling agents urge readers to place orders locally, promising same prices and premium if they avoid distant agents. They claim payment at the district office or post office and seek patrons to “leave your money in town” and give them a chance.
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Weekly Examiner
Mixed notices and ads touch on medicine and military
An assortment of short items includes a testimonial for a consumption remedy from Kinney & Co Drug Store, a claim of a court martial and discharge for Captain John M. Nyall, a brief note on Electric Bitters, and commentary on Civil Service reform with cabinet scrutiny.
Dr. Kings New Life Pills Offered for Sale
Advertises Dr Kings New Life Pills claimed to quicken health for sick and nervous sufferers. Promises pure blood and stronger nerves with easy dosage. Priced at 25 cents with money back if not cured. Sold by C W Kinney & Co, Druggist.
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Jy Mee
Ada Bethant
Ob Graton
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Dr. King
Tam
Kinney & Co
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Rh. P. Olivia
Barcelona
Spain
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America
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Wadsworth, Nevada
Disearch
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T. K. Stewart
U.S
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Reno, Nevada
Goodwin & Dodge
Trorneys-At-Law
First National Bank
Alfred
Attorney-At-Law
Garson City
Nevada
Thomas Wren
Wren & Julien
Eureka Block
Vingervid
A.W. MacPherson
Wadsworth
Pioneer Dairy
John Garavnta & CO
Columbus Galoon
Wadsworth -O- Nevada
Dhadeworth
Wall
CW. Kinney & CO
Near
Bridge ‘Old Town
R. N. Branni1
J. G. Ede
Wanswourn Drafator
San Francisco Bulletin
Associated Press
San Francisco
Carrer
Wanswouth Diaraatch
Wadaworth
District Court of the Judicial District of
State of Nevada
Washoe County
Thomes J. Yeargin
Arid County
Aguigat
Mins
Karte Yrangin
T. J .Yeorgin
Mining: Mining Press
Mining
Scientific Press
Market ST
San Francisco, Cal
Chamberlain
Lovelock Commercial Co
Genesey & Savage
Reno
California
John M. Nyall
Fourth Cavalry
Atomsber
Kentucky
DC. W. Kinney & Co. Druggins
Luncoon
Apolles
Court House
Reno, New
F. B. Porter
Ameras and
Blougkinson's Tore Store
Gmmiby
Golden Eagle Hotel
Sierra Street
McKissick
Opera House
Thos. Dougherty
Genesy & Sava
Bavage
R. Oh
Tinners
Cole
Sierra
Hymers Livery Stable
Nev
Dearens Tx
New Investment Building
2Nd Street
Reng, Nevada
W. Sanders
Undertaker
Undertaking Goode
J. F. Crosby
Wadaword
Verdi
Wasnor County
C. Lonkey
Panstpear
J. F. Condon
Maxacer
Tincantans
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