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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1882
Page
1
A period poem greets the New Year 1882 with bright images and hopeful lines. It contrasts 1881’s hardships in war famine and disasters with a confident view of forthcoming prosperity and joy. The piece weaves weather, crops, and global events into a single festive verse, urging resilience.
The author argues global wheat stocks are enormous, with two million quarters stored near the Black Sea and large western reserves. They urge breaking up vast farms in California and Pacific states to create small diversified holdings, arguing this will boost home building and widespread prosperity over mere wheat monoculture.
Fine butter requires a favorable cream temperature. Low temperatures slow churning and yield hard butter, while high temperatures speed the process but produce greasy, grainless, and scanty butter.
The case tests whether the Central Pacific Railroad is liable for taxes on lands granted by Congress where patents have not issued. Lawyers differ in opinion on the issue, marking a first in the state.
A defiant local note questions Col Moore’s role on the North and Southern Railroad project. It lists cash inputs totaling 338000 from various subscribtions and bonds, claims 18 miles built but 36000 owed for supplies, and presses for payment while detailing costs around 21277 per mile, ending with a rhetorical inquiry: Where is Col Moore?
An Oregon freight outline shows a $1250 ton rate from Portland to Lewiston with no explanation beyond monopoly. The note compares river steamers charging twice as much for 200 miles as for 1500 miles on eastern rivers and cites tax avoidance by Central Pacific Rail Road with earnings per mile of over $22,000 in 1880 and over $24,000 in 1881, estimating true value at $80,000 per mile and suggesting a coming commercial millennium for the coast.
Bliss forwards correspondence between himself and Postmaster-General James to Attorney-General Brewster. In Philadelphia on December 26, Hargis writes that he approves the action and will soon take charge, promising active participation and prompt, well prepared civil prosecutions to recover misappropriated public funds.
Reports from the Morey Mining District indicate high grade ore with silver values from $300 to $700 per ton. The ore is being milled efficiently, with bullion output at 940 fine and recoveries around ninety to ninety seven percent, signaling Morey’s rise as a promising mining camp.
The Millbridge Maine sardine factory has packed almost 600000 cans and boxes this year valued at over 100000 dollars. The owner plans to open a second factory next year.
A.J. Wauwace writes from New Mexico describing travels from Snake River through Wyoming to Cheyenne Denver and Pueblo. Notes Pueblo booming with 15 000 inhabitants and diverse residents, Las Vegas growing, Santa Fe declining, new railroads planned, harsh desert country, fertile Rio Grande valley, high prices for beef and vegetables, scarce lumber and fuel, building with brick and adobe, native horse values, and plans to visit Butte City in spring.
The Gazette reports rumors that Flannagan and deputies were never sworn in and questions the County Board of Commissioners high pay and qualified officers. The letter urges a thorough Grand Jury investigation into assessor practices, the county hospital, and asks doctors to testify, promising findings that benefit taxpayers.
Acting Attorney General Phillips submitted to the President an opinion regarding the Tombstone Arizona cases. The opinion states that town site location cannot deprive pre-emptors of mineral rights previously acquired. Pre-empted mineral landholders may extract minerals but must not damage town improvements or streets. surface must be preserved for the town while minerals beneath belong to the pre-emptors, extracted without harm to the town.
The wife of Cheng Teao Jee, Chinese Ambassador to the United States, becomes the first Chinese lady of rank to visit Washington. She appears about twenty five, small and pretty with a head adorned only by a bouquet of flowers. The couple occupy the Grand Duke Alexis apartments.
General Manager Potter of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad is expected back from a California trip by the end of next week. He and ex President Forbes and Chief Engineer McClure have visited to observe the proposed Denver to San Francisco route construction by the Burlington Company.
Hon. George W. Cassidy of Nevada replies to Ogden Democrats, stating he has favored admitting Campbell and will continue to support him. Cassidy predicts Campbell may be seated on his certificate after holidays, while Cannon's admission seems unlikely. The letter implies some Southern Democrats may back the alien claimant, contrasting with Gentile Democrats and Republicans in Utah who oppose the bigamist.
Over 200000 bales of cotton pass through Portland annually for Maine's cotton mills. A Philadelphia company forms to manufacture cork horse shoes. Castleton slate pencil quarry in Virginia employs 33 men and outputs 50000 pencils daily.
England remains unlikely ground for a silver revival but a movement is reported. Henry Huck Gibbs, a Bank of England director, is elected president of the association, signaling strong merchant and banker backing.
The London Truth denounces Guiteau in two sentences, arguing that his alleged insanity is nonsense and that even an insanity acquittal would endanger every American president. It calls him a pernicious fool and fears his attempts to thrust himself into society.
The Sanitary Engineer reports that applying silicate of soda to paint on scenery and woodwork will render theatre sets incombustible and public adoption in New York City seems likely, aiming to reduce fire risk.
Dr Carver defeats Graham in a pigeon shooting contest held in England on the 29th, winning £100 from the match.
Reports from Washington and Raleigh describe heated debates over Utah’s Cannon race and potential alien status, while clashes in Plymouth NC draw militia aid and Governor Jarvis. Reynolds Reagan bill for Interstate Commerce earns support, as Nevada’s status sparks editorial caution about state admissions. Wallace Coffin and wife visit parents.
J M Taylor calls the Farewell Day ore concentrator the most valuable mining invention. A 902 pound sample from Pleasant Valley ore was concentrated to 2734 pounds with assay value rising from 114.68 to 9383. The test shows 81.8 percent recovery with coarse material yielding 86.9 percent and fine 76 percent. Larger tests are planned and more concentrators are under construction.
Ohio's Hon George H Pendleton urges civil service reform in a Senate speech from December 13 1881. He calls for ending the office scramble by corrupt fat cat politicians and notes reforms as essential. The piece also mentions Governor John B Neil as a potential Idaho delegate candidate and argues for a principled Republican Gentile candidate if Democrats back Ainslie or similar opponents.
Excitement runs high in Portland as the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company buys a substantial land tract worth nearly 1 million dollars. Holders now demand very high prices amid buoyant market activity.
The Salt Lake Tribune reports by December 31 that the Horn Silver mine is making an astonishing record, with shipments in the last two days totaling $85,000, surprising even its most sanguine supporters.
Gath writes that Stalwart Republicans fear Democrats may back Blaine, whom Washington powers oppose, risking his presidential election. He notes Blaine’s unpopularity with national leaders and the potential political shakeup if he becomes the nominee.
The Richmond Mining Company of Eureka reports profits over a quarter of a million dollars after expenses for the past six months, signaling strong earnings and steady production activity.
A Country Gentle man writer urges capital thoughts on productive winter evenings. He warns that in many homes each member acts alone, with fathers reading papers and mothers busy with chores, leading to unhappy matches and poor happiness in later years. Strong emphasis on shared activities to build heart warmth and mutual interest.
The San Francisco Call notes no fare reductions from transcontinental rail competition. It reports pooling by Central and Southern lines and predicts Northern Pacific joining to keep rates high. Past Gould opposition has faded as he allies with Stanford and Suntington to press a united front against Pacific Coast consumers.
Extracts from the Ogden Pilot trace Mormon influence in Nevada politics near the Utah line. Mormons voted as a bloc for different parties over the years, sometimes Republican, sometimes Democratic, but always under church influence. The piece notes varying alignments in 1870, 1872, 1874, 1878, and recent elections, concluding Mormons are neither party but members of the Church.
An Indiana woman died from liver enlargement due to tight lacing. The report warns women to guard against such danger and suggests removing and locking up the epigastrium when tight lacing is used.
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