31 Jul 1897
Page 1
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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1897
Page
1
A sporadic stream of local notes from Churchill covers camping returns, visits from Walsworth and Woodland guests, teachers appointment at Wightman school, and a bustling grand opening at Stratton’s Hall with a community dance. Names like Thornton Wightman Allen and Kaiser appear among residents renewing acquaintances and planning duties, while regional travel includes Reno Carson and Love Lock trips.
A historical sketch notes each president since Washington had a hobby or amusement. Washington enjoyed hunting and horseback riding. Jefferson played the violin and tinkered with inventions. Tyler loved cards and gaming with small stakes. Andrew Jackson kept fighting cocks. Harrison marketed for the family. Grant favored fast drilling and kept trotters.
The past week brought generally favorable conditions for farming. Temperatures stayed normal with warm nights aiding grain and vegetable growth. Local showers improved irrigation supplies, especially in Douglas Elko Lander and Ormsby counties, while wheat and oats remain mostly poor in Elko county.
The Runday School invites Buoryng ie fatshety and guests to a picnic in Mir Tecan grove on the dth of August. Bring a gene time Leen De ble Wangs witty bhi.
J A Gregory will close his store on Sundays from profitable hours until daylight. The policy aims to set a consistent Sunday closure for the shop, reflecting a new local business practice and Sunday observance.
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