The Tramp Problem and Reform Proposals
A historical critique of long term vagrancy, condemning the tramp as a chooser of misery, arguing for labor as cure, praising a New York proposal by Senator Pavey for a vagrant farm colony, and ending with an unrelated advertisement for Syrup of Figs. The piece contrasts humane treatment with criminalization and suggests widespread state action.
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Salvation Army
Mater
Dixator
Astor
Pavey
New York
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
Can You Sleep Pabst Extract Promises Sleep Aid
Homely language touts Pabst Must Extract as a tonic to induce sleep. Claims of naps becoming natural sleep after a week. Urges taking a glass before bed to slumber quickly and improve health and vitality.
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Nico
Cheek Dance Debate Arouses Carson Readers
An old waltzer in Carson writes about cheek dancing and asks if it is appropriate for local dances. He admits no familiarity with the cheek dance and notes his lack of recent dancing experience while seeking community opinion.
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Carson
St Clair School February 1898 Enrollment and Honor Roll
The St Clair public school report for February 1898 shows 7 boys and 6 girls enrolled, total 18. Honor roll includes Jennie Springer 97, Earl Allen 97, Cecil Allen 96, Je Springer 96, Elbert Allen 96, Frank Allen 95, Bessie Allen 98, Willie Doe 95, Katie Louk 95, Bert Hicks 95. Aues is listed as May. Teacher is May Aues. Rooming information notes a furnished room for one or two gentlemen roomers. inquiries at the office.
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St. Clair
Jennie Springer
Earl Allen
Cecil Allen
Je Springer
Elbert Allen
Frank Allen
Bessie Allen
Willie Doe
Katie Louk
Bert Hicks
May Aues
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John Lee
General Merchandise
Dry Coods Croceries Hardware
Anheuser-Bush Heer Bey
Jy Lise
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C. Wallstab & CorromeneTow
Wadsworth
Bottling Works
Short Bro’s., Proprietors
Wadsworth, Nevada
Pabst
Milwaukee Beer
Asomc
Nevada Stables
Russell & Crosby's
John C. Day
St. Clair School
W. H. Davis
Lovelock, Nevada
Grarries
David W. Rolison
Graduate University of California College of Dentistry
Tosaing Builting
Winwita #h
Reno, Nevada
Nevada
William Donaldsor, Frop
Wadsworth, New
Stack
Stillwater, Churchill Co
E. Griswold
San
Francisco
EK. Griswold
T. Lothrop,p
Ponte Depot
White House
George Herberth
Wadsworth Clothier
Gent
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