25 Jul 1896
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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1896
Page
1
Land filings rise along Six Mile Canyon under the Desert Land Act as applicants claim 820 acres each and farm via irrigation. Benjamin Pfiefer first fenced eighty acres on Keron Wen Mile, grows alfalfa, and plans trees with artesian wells.
A verbose 1896 reflection marks Independence Day with calls to liberty and union. It lauds Washington Lafayette and Wayne, Yorktown victory, and the 1812, Mexican, and Civil War veterans. It extols women as equal citizens and ends with three cheers for the Red White and Blue.
Reading lists items with prices including Mason jars, crackers, soap, vinegar pickles, ham and bacon, washing powder, and hats. The ad promotes cash orders, guaranteed goods, and urging customers to compare prices before ordering.
The notice states the general election registration for National State County and Township offices is open daily from 1 to 6 p.m. until October 10 1896 and from 7 to 9 p.m. from October 10 to October 20 1896, with an additional 6 p.m. closing time. registered citizens must present papers when registering and the document is signed by N A Hesenkt Justice of the Pace and Ex-Office Registry Agent for Wadsworth Township Washoe County Nevada dated July 1 1896.
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