19 Feb 1898
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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1898
Page
1
The Reno Star advocates using state crushed rock for public highways. It urges Carson prison to host a rock crushing outfit and lists county roads as poor, calling for county and state reform to macadamize streets, create work for prisoners, and reduce costly maintenance.
The Alpine Land and Water Company and San Francisco negotiators discuss building a sugar beet factory in Douglas county Nevada. High beet sugar percentages boost appeal to capital, requiring three to five thousand acres, with rotation to idle land every second year. If started, more beet culture could become Nevada’s principal industry. Also mentions endorsements for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup and colds in children, sold locally.
Dr H B McDonald has returned from an extended eastern visit and is now ready for Wadsworth patients. His office is in the Disavey building. Those desiring work should call early as he contemplates another trip in a month or so.
The Washoe County Exposition Commission invites all Washoe residents to vote for the eight loveliest ladies. Votes may be submitted by written ballot in person or by postal card, signed, with one vote per person. Voting closes February 15 and the top eight will be photographed for statewide medal selections.
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