17 Feb 1897
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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1897
Page
1
The Lovelock Star reports widespread grippe cases with many residents home ill. Local events include a church service, valentines fun, a church wedding, and a ball dance planned for the 19th. Cattle and sheep shipments to San Francisco and Miller Lux are noted along with local trades and market updates.
We would sell wood and will sell first dies wood. Several nice dwelling length wood delivered to your door. Free delivery. Also sale of a cook stove. Call on Short Bros. at Arnstein Wadsworth Bottling Works for details.
In Carson City the Nevada Press Association votes to repeal the Purity of Elections law. Newspapers faced underfunding and perjury concerns as candidates could not afford adequate campaigning. Convention delegates urge lawmakers to repeal, praising the Australian ballot law as a safer alternative.
The San Francisco Post reports efforts to drain mines at American Flat with a new company formation, capitalists like Milla and Francis Newlands signaling large stock, a potential surge in mining speculation, and expected returns. Also notes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy praise, Copp’s Prospector’s Manual revised, and a notice about overdue accounts from W. T. Gouna with a 30 day settlement deadline.
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