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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1893
Page
3
Local items from Wadsworth cover politics and society. Notable notes include J Lu Duncan of Ayn Patch's death, legislative talk on county boundaries, and plans for public works. Trade mentions include new cider and fresh eggs at B H Cowles store, plus railroad notes amid World’s Fair expectations.
Citizens and taxpayers in Washoe County challenge a Reno pledge to spend 20000 on relocating the State Prison from Carton to Reno. They demand authority for the pledge, warn against county debt, and call for state bearing costs only if public benefit is proven. Local papers note divided sentiment and lobby efforts.
Journal reports Washoe county proposes to pay half of the outlay for removing the prison site on the Truckee river and using funds toward removing material. The balance to be covered by state authorities, with remaining repairs to the prison at its current location costing only a few thousand dollars more.
An editorial pleads for immediate cleanup of rubbish and foul odors in Wadsworth. It condemns back yard debris and street litter, urges trash containment, burning of combustible waste, and a public sewerage plan before warm weather. Citizens with teams offer help to keep the town sanitary.
Mrs Mary McCulloch of St Clair died Friday February 17 1898 at age 76. The death notice notes the long life and place of residence.
Sir Knights are invited to attend the installation of officers at Patours Armory on Friday evening March 8 1893 by order of Captain G A Macktenson Recorder.
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