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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1898
Page
4
A garbled report notes Benny on stage with a cast including Churchill and Ivovin at Ivory Mountay. The piece references Wednesday events with Kelday and TiW and hints at a performance rhythm for the day.
The column lists weather illness, road and bridge updates, local visitors, and assorted regional items. It mentions J W Allenie visiting Chur chill, foot bridges nearly ready, and various local figures tied to Douglas County and surrounding towns.
A chaotic report describes a chaotic scene at the Wadesworth yard with talk of a gang, prison humor, and possible plans involving an engine and a bridge project. The account notes police and crowd reactions, the presence of workers, and claims of illicit activity.
A chaotic scene unfolds with locals wagering on a street poker bout described as a sport of legal sports. The narrative centers on a duel of chance and skill, with spectators and a reporter detailing attempts to bluff, draw, and outplay rivals amid a crowd at Music Hill.
The Churchill County exposition announces a beauty contest with a public ballot. Voters submit envelopes with names. the highest vote total advances to selection for Nevada representation with souvenir medals to be issued by the Exposition Management.
The Westfield News notes a broad interest issue for women and announces editorial decisions. It highlights Hie editors printing material on vital matters and mentions a chemist, Dr. H. B. McDonald, visiting to discuss Roman extent and other topics.
Fragmented local ad notices mention sales prices and shop names like Howe Meat Market and Astin shop. List includes dental work, farm goods, and multiple names with unclear contexts and garbled phrases.
In Washoe County the Beauly contest shapes the Omaha Exposition vote. A countywide ballot aims to select the View President and submit photos for the exposition display. The process includes countywide voting on Feb 19 and a state grouping of images for the final award.
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