Pooked Morning Report From Co C POWHMING
Unclear fragmentary line reads like a morning report or military update from Company C POWHMING. Names, places, or dates are unreadable, yielding only a partial sense of routine unit activity and timing.
06 Jan 1877
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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1877
Page
1
Unclear fragmentary line reads like a morning report or military update from Company C POWHMING. Names, places, or dates are unreadable, yielding only a partial sense of routine unit activity and timing.
The article looks back on 1876 with pride, noting centennial gear drawing to a close and Now ushering in ceremonies. It praises town and county improvements, growth in population, wealth, education, and morals, and speaks of noble work ahead to ensure higher and better deeds.
The San Francisco Bulletin presents a Jato dale mining stock review for 1876. It highlights plummeting values and notes that roughly 100 million dollars stands as the year’s valuation peak, with dramatic shrinkage evident in the market.
President Grant wrote to ex Senator Cole and others that he is eager to end his term and shed official duties. He intends to travel to Europe with family members, tour the world, and visit California on return. He recalls Yosemite’s discovery era and shows interest in California mining and agriculture while spending time there. The President is more talkative than rumored, discussing general matters in conversation.
A disputed telegraph indicates agreement between Scott and Huntington on a junction point near the Rio Grande. Scott would extend from Fort Worth westward while Huntington builds from the Gatorado river eastward to that point. A bill defining the $109,000,000 subsidy is expected to be prepared by the House Committee after holidays, with party lines noting no current mine conditions justify the low mood.
Doukling replaces Logan on the Electoral Committee and must reveal his position shortly. The piece notes ongoing census work and lists Paria population figures across years: 1700 720000, 1891 744989, 1951 1590619, 1872 1000000.
A distorted report claims ex minister Hehenek, serving at the Court of St James, faced scrutiny over involvement in a valueless silver mine scheme tied to a London firm. The piece condemns speculative folly and criticizes the minister's character and role in the affair.
Superintendent Valentine of Wells, Fargo & Co reports total metal yields by state, noting Nevada leads with $49,281,000 and California $90,471,700 in 1876. Highlights include Utah $5,207,000 and Oregon $4,149,100 with earlier figures for 1873 and 1875. The year marks first separation of gold from silver in official totals.
Reports of the County Treasurer and Tax Collector for the last quarter of 1876 show cash in treasury at 61,087 60. Revenues for the quarter totaled 76 76 and expenditures 50 619 80, leaving net assets to common 33 117 67 after paying court lease bonds of 15 000 and 3 000 for forest.
Washington correspondent reports another interview with Chant asserting a general election would be a difficult test for his successor. Grant is said to believe Hayes would win and that no joint session is needed. Betting circles accuse Morrissey of dishonesty after he allegedly misused funds and quit claims to his commissions.
The Grass Valley Union reports on irrigation schemes to reclaim arid lands in California and Nevada. New ditches and a 34 mile canal aim to convert barren deserts into productive farms, with spring work starting and hundreds of families expected to settle nearby.
General Myer reports the U S Army signal office runs one hundred forty observation stations reporting to Washington daily. The weather service is described as immensely valuable to commerce and not just navigation, with robust forecasting capability praised.
The Pennsylvania coal regions brace for hardship as thousands lose and struggle for work. In Scranton area about 2500 idle workers mirror Luzerne and Lehigh valleys with similar unemployment. Delaware Lackawanna and Western Coal Co plans a mines halt next week, threatening over four thousand men and boys with further distress.
Advert warns readers that many suffer lung ailments and coughs, yet balk at 76 cents for a bottle. It touts Dry A. Loseheo's German Syrup recently imported from Germany as a miraculous remedy and urges trying a 10 cent sample or 75 cent full bottle via local wholesalers Apenis Crone Brigham Pan Lyanciezo.
A Board of Supervisors member may split kindling without disqualification yet finds borrowing an axe more complicated due to duties. The remark highlights how public office can affect seemingly simple tasks.
The piece argues Washoe County has strong water power along the Truckee River from the state line to Reno and outlines potential raw materials such as wool, flax, cotton rags, and paper mill inputs. It envisions Reno as a rail hub for manufacturing, estimates growing demand, and calls for organized prospecting to unlock mineral riches and reduce freight costs.
The senate officiary list shows J. G. McClinton of Storey as Secretary with Robert B. Lowery as Assistant Secretary. Richard Gulberson of Eureka serves as Sergeant-at-Arms. Charles King of Blorey as Minute Clerk. N. F. Elancr of Ormsby as Journal Clerk. Richard Rule of Storey as Enrolling Clerk. E. J. Reading of Elko as Engrossing Clerk. O. A. T. Gilbert as Chief Clerk of Committee. Copying Clerks include W. N. Battersby of Lyon and Harry Norton of Lyon. Committee Clerks John Church of Storey EW LeGrand of Humboldt and W. Gregory of Washoe. Porter W. A. Baker of Storey. Messenger Ellis of Ormaby. Pages D Gaston of Storey and Willie Gader of Ormaby.
The passage notes predictions about the upcoming wheat crop due to a prolonged absence of rain. It says it is too early for alarm, though yearly dolodad talk typically arises around this time.
The document lists many Assembly officers including Speaker Harry Michels and Clerk J M Woodworth with several aides from multiple locations. It mentions cremation costs for Baron de Pala in Pennsylvania and hints at a gas works plan to reduce expenses. A note says ex-Secretary Belkoap and Mrs Delsnay are drafting a book on Washington society and politics over the last five or fifteen years.
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