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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1893
Page
2
Prisoners at the county jail are put to work by a chain gang for street cleaning and debris removal. The public is urged to ensure health by removing dead cows outside city limits, while the officer in charge emphasizes labor for board and lodging to deter jail abuse.
The article notes a prune boom in Nevada following a surge in California and Oregon where French prune trees thrive in old latitudes. Growers invest heavily, planting varieties at a cost around 26 cents a pound with an acre yielding about 500 in profit after several years. Dewell ships 20 from Trombie San Jose Nursery to Nevada. Appeal.
A rambling meditation contrasts living by truth with self deception. It cautions against worshiping false images, urges genuine grace over vanity, and notes a woman’s concert tickets as a possible moral test. The tone is sermonic and allegorical with biblical references.
The dialogue reveals a quarrel over the Stevenson estate with references to an attorney removal, alleged creditor bias, and a claimed life judgeship victory. The speaker hints at little remaining for others, promising a forthcoming Administrator's report and questioning potential court action.
Fresh fish dishes named oyatera and achrinos featured at Reedanta Restaurant. The Star Route eatery emphasizes convenience in its dining option.
An advertisement notes an elegant assortment of French flowers, millinery novelties, colored ornaments and fashionable styles at Pioneer Millinery. It promotes Davis Varnish Stain for restoring old finishes and Neal's Carriage Paints for vehicle refinishing. Creasozone is marketed as a vermin and parasite disinfectant for poultry. Sold by Min & Lumen Co.
The Walker Lake Indian Reservation is described as the nation’s poorest and unsuitable, urging relocation to Pyramid Reservation. The piece notes around 320 acres could be irrigated cheaply and cites past Nevada legislative efforts and Senate involvement through Senator Stewart, blaming delays on unmet treaties and white settlement promises.
The funeral for Jacob Young Grand Master of the Odd Fellows was held Sunday at 3 PM in National Guard Hall where the body lay in state. Rev Mark Lukes officiated at the hall and grave, with a long procession led by Battery A brass band and many lodge members. The day featured solemn ceremonies, crowded streets and a large turnout from the Odd Fellows and friends. An unrelated item notes an Indian man Charley Hooten died by self-inflicted gunshot near Len Wines place in Ruby Valley last Sunday.
The ad announces a fresh line of white goods and lace pieces from New York via express directly to buyers. It promises cash discounts, a stock-take sale over fifteen days, and two thirds off on slightly soiled ladies and children's footwear, plus ten percent off on regular items. It also promotes garden items and special foods at local markets.
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