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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1898
Page
4
Community notes from Winnemucca and nearby towns detail weddings planned, travel of residents to Reno and Oregon, payrolls totaling $57,000 for March, construction of a south depot fence, and local events including lodge meetings, school institute attendance, and a ball at Music Hall. Reports mention drownings, births, and legal notices as well as ongoing mining and lumber activity.
A novelty offer markets a claim that deafness cannot be cured by 10081 applications, targeting mucous tube blockages and catarrh. It promises a hundred dollars for any case of deafness caused by catarrh not cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure, with Toledo addressed mailing for circulars.
Miss Lena Yank formerly of San Francisco has leased the Nevada House block to open a first class millinery store. Opening days are April 4 and 5 with a well selected stock for community inspection. She plans to settle permanently in Wadsworth.
Local notice announces a cash clearance of dry goods furnishings clothing hats shoes and more at large discounts, promising prices well below wholesale. Shoppers urged to come and inspect to take advantage of the spring offer and to clear out stock.
MissR Rowton advertises spring and summer millinery goods around the 26th with a shipment of coveted Kinet styles in hat and wood wares. Prices promised and customers urged to view the stock before purchase.
In a local meeting the Fire Department fund was addressed with plans to levy five cents per hundred to support the department. Officials reviewed statutes and papers prepared by Dist. Attorney Julien and approved by Mr. Hywiers. A weekly trust-cart system on Main Street was agreed to, aiming to cut fire risk and improve municipal covenants, with broad public support for the measures.
Town yards receive winter trash cleanup and lawn care as Road Supervisor Russel plans to begin street work this morning. Residents aim for full improvements before construction, trimming trees and enhancing the village’s appearance to maintain a high standard of upkeep.
The Olinghouse Gunyon miners may join to fund and prepare a meritorious ore exhibit for the Omala exposition. The Distivar will produce 10,000 free writeups for distribution. A Hommel plans a week at Onala to answer inquiries about the district. Exhibit decision due before May. The Didraren promises to contribute as well.
When traveling on pleasure or business, carry a bottle of Syrup of Ige to aid the kidneys and liver and prevent fever headaches and sickness. Sold in 50 cent bottles by leading druggists. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. Agent N A Hummel handles sales from the Disaron building.
The report details alleged improper contracting on star routes with schemes to profit officials. It cites 20 000 route sublets and potential gains up to 10 million if $400 per route or 1 million if $100 per route were skimmed. Investigators urge full exposure and accountability.
Mas BE Deay announces a visit to the Wadeworth Hotel around April 2, 1898, showcasing pattern hats and military goods. The display promises untrimmed hats, a wide range of trimmings, and skilled millinery work to meet any design. He invites the public to examine offerings even without intent to buy.
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