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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1897
Page
4
A fragmented entry notes train departures and dispatch details for east and westbound express services. It mentions stage and police movements tied to Churchill County and a Nevada route, with references to weekly schedule changes and forum notes about travel and return.
Local notes recount visits and travel from Sacramento to San Francisco to Evanston Wyoming. A musical comedy and dance headlines at Music Hall with Carrie Clarke Ward in Naw, the Good for Nothing. Christmas shopping uptick includes a large San Francisco stock and safety in handling a purse found.
The annual Ladies' Aid Fair at Mushy Hall featured decorated booths, a lively literary program led by Lilah Abbay and others, and a glee club performing two selections. Mrs T J Yeargin delivered a praised vocal solo as booths sold candy, fish pond tickets, and fancy goods.
Mr and Mrs Po Lavengo entertained many friends at their Reservation street home last Monday evening. Card games were played and a delicious repast served. Curtis Fleck of Anaheim bought Chamberlains Colera and Diarrhoea Remedy after hearing praise and reports quick relief. O W Kinney Co and The Commercial Co distribute 26 and 50 cent sizes. Also ads offer cheap property sales and dental services by Dr B F Thompson of Reno.
The Board reviews the public school setup and progress. Miss Susie Tredway presides over the primary with 30 scholars, Miss Lillian Maud Alley has 12 in the primary proper, and Miss Lucy Y Parker leads eight in the new grammar room. Principal Edwin E Caine notes the high school class of 40 aligns with Reno and California standards.
The article outlines a renewed emphasis on Latin and literature in state high schools. It argues Latin boosts language mastery and grammar while linking to European languages and university entry. It notes weekly morals talks, rigid discipline, and monthly public exercises, with improvements in patriotism, music, and debater-led expression.
The ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh and claims constitutional treatment is needed. It offers 100 dollars to any cure failing and directs readers to send for testimonials. Also notes wood for sale at 20 dollars per four-card lot delivered locally.
An old health ad urges constant struggle against germs of consumption and recommends Scott’s Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites to boost resistance at the first sign of declining health. The message cites Scott & Harlow in New York.
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