08 Aug 1896
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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1896
Page
1
The column criticizes political figures and party tactics, noting Bryan’s ticket, Cleveland’s stature, and opposition to free silver. It highlights Arizona irrigation progress, predicts Nevada participation, and ridicules poplar pro silver positions while defending limited government power and self-sufficiency.
A legislative act from 1896 promotes election purity by regulating candidate nominations and nominating committee formation. It limits candidate expenditures, mandates reporting within ten days, and imposes penalties for violations. It bans bribery, paid influence, and employer interference and applies to both individuals and corporations.
President Powning of the Agricultural Society oversees a detailed State Fair program promising day and night attractions. Lantern parades stereopticon and electrical displays a grand carnival procession in costume and novelties will entertain the public, aiming to make Reno residents proud and visitors glad they came. Pavilion space is already allocated for splendid displays.
Henry N Copp of Washington DC releases the ninth edition of Copp s Mining Code a 200 page volume with United States mineral land laws official instructions state and territorial mining laws miners liens rights of way forms for location patent lease sale and abstracts of decisions. Priced at 60 cents. Ward seeks patronage and notes move to Wadsworth for residence and music teaching duties.
Notice that registration books for the November 3, 1806 general election for National State Counts and Township officers are open daily from 10 am to 6 pm until October 10 1884 and from October 10 1896 to October 20 1896 7 to 9 pm. Naturalized citizens must show papers. Walworth Township Washoe County Nevada. Wadsworth July 1 1896.
Ben Craighead of Elko buys a bundle of sheep as he starts in the business and shouts for Bryan and free silver. Dan Wheeler of Reno, a veteran sheepman, warns he’ll go broke if Bryan is elected, reflecting mixed political sentiment. A brief note mentions a sick child in Holland Massachusetts and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a common home remedy sold by local merchants.
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