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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1896
Page
3
A backwoodsman visits a lawyer in a city, tells of a rich man in town who allegedly cheated him out of 2000 to 3000 dollars. The lawyer taunts the claimant about his height and power, implying the man already holds the money in his office. The next day the claimant sends a $50 thank you check for the bluff.
In a round of memories four local reporters share tales from Chicago eateries. One recalls a costly default nearing $200 000 and a tough end to a theft case. Another notes a cheap jewelry factory selling faux gems to restaurants by the jar. A novelty device and a pearl in oyster stew provokes laughs as diners pay and depart.
Local notices promote Whitney House for lodging in Truckee with bargain pine and red wood shingles, common lumber, and building materials from Verdint to Reno. A separate intent warns hunters not to trespass on premises with threats of prosecution. Mrs. Fowler advertises Viaya treatment health inquiries.
Cottonwood dealer B. Olinghouse reports a fine lot of dry cottonwood cordwood. It is suitable for summer use, lasts well, and does not get too hot. Affects households seeking steady firewood supply.
An advertisement urges readers to support local agents for the Weekly Examiner. It warns against using traveling agents and directs to place orders at the Disraten Office or the Post Office, promising same prices and premiums.
A. W. MacPherson announces a fresh stock of candies and nuts, plus first class cigars, tobacco, stationery and related goods. Mail orders invited from Wadaworth area, with call to view the sweetest offerings in town.
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