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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1898
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR note from Wadsworth dispatch mentions time and names but readable details are limited. It references a person and a location with partial phonetic words, lacking clear event or outcome to summarize.
Fragmented dispatches report visits by HLH Fornoy and Senator Kuiner to Reno, Carson box factory activity, apples shipped east from Reno, and G W Fairbanks announcing studio hours. Remarks mention a large funeral in Winnemucca, cattle and horse market prices, a fatal accident involving Prince the horse, and local medical remedies.
In the Dayton Times report Senator Richards of Lander County signals a possible bid for state office in Carson City amid criticism of law purity and newspaper subsidies. The piece notes rivals and newspapers receiving campaign money, plus satire on a new Pythian order and its secrecy.
A public meeting is scheduled for 7:30 tonight for citizens to discuss matters related to the purchase of wheels. Organizers hope a large attendance and constructive discussion on the proposal.
The letter from editor Disraton references Wadsworth as a birthplace for his children and hints at politics including potential gubernatorial candidacy. He recounts travel, mentions stock in Townsend's Rubber Oyster Company, and notes residence shifts from Sacramento valley to Truckee and finally to the Ormody House with B S Gladding among old friends.
The passage praises a modern approach to health, claiming it helps clear colds and fevers without discomfort. It contrasts this with older crude methods and highlights ease and pleasantness, noting a remedy associated with Virginia and a syrup remedy.
A patchwork of anecdotes from Wadsworth recounts mischief at social gatherings, marriage news, and a spoof critique of newspapers. The piece lampoons residents, recalls a marriage of Theodore Hoffman and Mamie Shehee, and pokes fun at drinkers, with vivid scenes of a chaotic night and colorful locals.
An attempted burglary on Main Street before midnight under a bright moon is described. The thief fled but caused talk of adding more suspects to the county jail. The narrator jokes about the burglar and a dog, noting the bold crime and public desire for decisive action.
Mercury plagued ointments harm the nasal mucosa and system. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo contains no mercury and works internally on the mucous membranes. Buy only the genuine Toledo made remedy. testimonials available.
An advertisement extols Pabst Malt Extract as a homey sleep aid promising a nap like a tired child. It urges taking a small dose before bed and asserts sleep will come naturally after a week, with health and calmness aiding the weary and physically weak.
Candidates in Washoe County enter a beauty contest for the Omaha Exposition. Voters must be residents or mail in ballots, one vote per person, with eight top candidates advancing. On February 15 votes close and eight names advance to be photographed for medals. The Exposition selects two finalists from regional entries for the souvenir medals.
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