12 Aug 1896
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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1896
Page
1
Dense editorial fragment argues silver and gold coinage, citing Bartine and Ridpath. It discusses silver's role in markets, mining, and wages, with historical references to Garfied and Bishop Newnan. It questions monetary policy, inflation, and the US treasury's silver purchase under free coinage.
The piece argues that monetary policy has two sides and questions why the U S could not set silver prices by congress as England did with gold by act. It recalls 1844 when Britain required the Bank of England to buy gold at 1 pound 17 shillings 8 pence per ounce and asks whether a U S law to buy silver at 1 20 per ounce would similarly establish mint policy.
In 1859 60 Nevada hears claims of Mark Bryan born in Virginia City as first white child in the state with Henry of Elko a rival claim. The piece notes Sam Connors now in South Africa and Virginia born Tilton daughter of Mros and Mra. Reno Gazette reports farmers sowing late seed wheat from Unih a winter variety causing an expected crop shortfall between 30000 and 100000 dollars.
The ninth edition of Copp’s Mining Code by Henry N. Cop Waals ington D C is a 200 page reference for mining laws. It covers United States mineral land laws, water and ferrite acts, minors, liens, rights of way, location to patenting, leases and sales, plus abstracts of court and land office decisions. Aimed at mine owners and prospectors, price 50 cents, order at this office.
Notice announces general election registration books open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. through October 10, 1896 and from October 10 to October 20, 1896 extendable to 7:00 p.m. Entries state hours vary and include Naturalized citizens must present papers. Jurist Hess serves as Justice of the Peace and ex Officio Registry Agent for Wadsworth Township Washoe County Nevada.
D Wiley of Black Creek New York once hobbling with canes due to rheumatism reports Chamberlains Pain Balm gave quick relief. He claims it improved his condition more than all other medicines and treatments combined. Available at 50 cents per bottle from local dealers and the Commercial Co Lovelock. Subscribe for the Distarca and get the news.
K. E. Stoker proprietor pledges first class dry rough washing for families with specialty care. Separate waters used and careful treatment of clothes promised to convince customers with a trial. Monthly service optional and emphasis on quality.
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