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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1896
Page
4
Unclear fragments hint at humorous travel column and local lore
Disjointed anecdotes reference Bragg antisnarer device, Santa Barbara dreamlike scenes, Virginia City caching, and train journeys with humorous musings. Vivid, quirky sentences describe editors, readers, and colorful locals with playful satire and whimsy.
Unclear Message Appears From Alleged Silver Party Leaders
Fragmentary note claims a faction calling itself Silver Party leads an appeal. Language is garbled and references an engine or tactic, urging no honest man to escape. No identifiable persons, places, or dates are readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stite
Cottonwood Market Notes From Local Trade Report
Cottonwood notes show F Olinghouse with a fine lot of Hey conn nai cord Wond furniture. Householders favor Summer water products and lively Nell items in stock, with a reference to 96 Hol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Olinghouse
Poor May's Proposition for Ore Milling Plant
The Kiphead quartz mill claims to outperform stamps, costing under half the stamp mill price. It crushes 15 tons per day on a 40 mesh screen with a two horsepower crude oil engine, about 10 cents per HP per 10 hours, total plant around 1600 dollars. An experimental mill may be in operation near White Horse before summer's end, with ore bearing four dollars per ton expected profitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tirat
Fo. B. San Branciaco
White Horse
White Plains School Ends Term With Notable Exercises
The White Plains school term closed April 80 with varied exercises led by teacher M Zecherle. Highlights include speeches, songs, readings, and a student presentation of a gold watch chain to the teacher. Top students Nancy Rich and Alice Rich led with marks around the mid 90s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Zecherle
George Baker
Counpy
Nancy Rich
Jesse Smith
Parente
Alice Rich
George Washington
Willie Baker
Suck and
Jill
Mre. Rich
Fred Washeim
Willie, Baker
America
Rich
White Plains
Willian Baker
Orriis Zeonerue
Nomination of School Trustees Meeting Notice
A meeting will be held at the Library Thursday evening in May at 7:30 to nominate candidates for School Trustees. Citizens are urged to attend to ensure uniform nominations and complete understanding. It is hoped only candidates nominated here will be voted for, and full attendance is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. H. Cowles
Sanj Prancisco
Leap Year Ball Public Notice Restricts Floor Attire
Public notice for the Leap Year Ball bans children and baby carriages on the ballroom floor. The rule aims to ensure safe, unobstructed space for attendees and dancing.
Rebekahs Plan Afternoon Meeting at 2 O Clock
The Rebekahs announce a meeting this afternoon at 2 o'clock to practice or work on tasks.
Return party supper hosted by Mrs J B McCulloch
Dr T J Eaton an oculist with 25 years practice will visit Wadsworth Tuesday May 12 and Lovelock Wednesday May 18 at Rooms 1 Hotel. He offers relief for impaired hearing and eye issues and claims to have treated over 500 eyes with a new remedy.
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T. J. Eaton
Wadsworth
Lovelock
Gore
Maton Har
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