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Newspaper

Weekly Reno Gazette

Location

Reno, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1879

Page

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Daily Mail Route From Reno to Lakeview Proposed

The Reno to Lakeview direct mail route is urged as a vital link to Surprise valley and Goose Lake valley. Proponents argue the line from Bidwell to Lakeview would deliver Reno mail in 48 hours and reach The Dalles in four days, benefiting business and regional communication. Special Agent Tracy could verify the route’s reliability over Susanville.

Reno Willow Ranch Rene Susanville Surprise valley Lakeview Goose Lake valley Oregon Fort Bidwell vy. M Bidwell Cadarville Alturas Dalles Washington Lassen county Tracy

Fragmented note on Russian Italian turmoil and royal danger

In a chaotic report the text hints at assassinations in Russia and Italy with bombs directed at a king and his followers. The wording is broken, mentioning Uke boa bons and a fir, leaving unclear dates or concrete events.

Russia Italy Humbers

Telegraph Paralysis Report On Writers Cramp And Teleg Raphers

Dr G M Bened of Boston reports on writers cramp and telegraphers paralysis from 125 cases across artists dancers carpenters and others. Early treatment helps. electricity, tonics, and device changes reduce strain. Advances include penholders rings sponge aids and switching to typewriters or lead pencils.

G. M. Bened Bosten Gulf States Fowler

Figs for the North: Needham Advocates Northern Cultivation

Washington advocate M G F Needham urges Americans to grow figs in northern climates, citing Ohio as proof of easy cultivation and prolific yields. He claims fig trees bear at two years and, at four or five years, offer reliable crops with less effort than potatoes or tomatoes, a potential boon for Reno orchards.

M.G. F. Needham Washington Ohio Mr. Needham Harper's Bazaar Reno

Four-Story Republican Office Accident in Truckee

A fearful accident struck the Republican office in Truckee two days ago when a four story head toppled. It shattered the dispatch items, knocked over Keseburg's confession, and disrupted the editors' war paint key.

Truckee Republican Keseburg

Sleep teeth tragedy shocks Indiana priest

English Paper reports Father Winyard of South Bend Indiana fell asleep with his gold dental plate in his mouth. The teeth slipped down his throat and surgeons cannot remove them. He is expected to die.

Father Winyard South Bend Indiana

The Silver Coinage Act Debate and Opposition

A Nevada newspaper critiques a proposed free coinage bill for silver, arguing it would let holders coin silver at mint rates while restricting deposits in other coins. The piece contends the plan benefits silver interests, hurts the treasury, stalls government coinage, and doubts strong silver editor support.

loase committee Nevada

Poor Fences Make Poor Farm

The article argues that fence quality determines farm profitability. It contrasts costly, well-built fences with poorer structures, noting labor and maintenance costs. It praises barbed wire for low initial cost, durability, easy repairs, and suitability to modern farming.

Longest subterranean works in Saxony mines detailed

The article describes the world’s longest underground construction in the Yreiburg mines of Saxony. Begun in the twelfth century, galleries reached 123 miles by 1835, yielding vast silver. A new gallery begun by 1833 was completed a year earlier and is light miles long.

Yreiburg Saxony

Question on liberty amid Eureka railroad dispute

A political letter condemns the Eureka and Palisade railroad owners for forcing the discharge of FR E Fisk, a newly elected assemblyman, after he aligned with constituents. It denounces corporate power as a dictatorial threat to free speech and American rights, warning of political backlash and “Kearneyism.”

Eureka FR. E. Fisk ding Eureka and Palisade Fisk Reinhart & Co Mr. Fisk Pisk Edgar Mills Mills Eureka county Eureka and Palisade company

Profitable Crops in Nevada Agriculture

The article forecasts diverse crops for Nevada, noting tobacco grows large leaves and aloe prosper in certain areas. It mentions peanuts as a lucrative crop, grown with success by a Chinese farmer near Auburn, and suggests these crops could expand fruit and vegetable varieties statewide.

Nevada California Auburn

Editorial notes on Grant third term and San Francisco upheaval

The New York Sun opposes a Grant third term, warning against cross-party endorsements and stressing people power over presidents. The piece decries political corruption, praises a young journalist in Truckee, and notes rivalries and scandals in San Francisco journalism and society.

Fragmented 19th century miscellany notes era trends

A stream of items covers varied topics from taxation and naturalization debates to unusual births, labor wages, and social issues. It mentions a colossal January baby, curtain remarks on Deacon Parkinson, sewing work wages in Cleveland, and higher education alumni in Washington posts, plus brief notes on California politics and Nevada City hydrophobia.

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