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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1898
Page
3
A Akron man M Carnahan, a chemist from Kindy Lake, MA, alleges he has turned water into a nonexplosive, odorless gas fluid that will be cheaper than oil. He plans a company to mass produce a 70 percent water fuel for lighting and stove use with special wick burners.
A vicious gamecock owned by Michael Waltahauser attacked Mrs. Waltahauser and her 19 month old baby in their yard. The bird pecked the child’s cheeks and nose, then attacked the mother, tugging at her dress while the infant convulsed from the crowing. The incident drew bystanders as the animal continued its assault despite efforts to separate it.
Advertisement extols Pabst Malt Extract as the best tonic to ease fatigue and aid sleep. It claims a tired buyer will nap easily after taking a glass before bed, with effects improving after a week and noting health, strength, and mental calmness accompany the tonic. Supur Bros, Wholesale Dealers.
A. W. Macpherson advertises a choice stock of fresh candies and nuts with a first class grade of cigars tobacco stationery and kites. Located at P. C. Building Wadaworth.
A 19th century note reports Jobe Menkin aged 8 and John Menkin aged 82 involved in royal stocking work for Queen Victoria. It mentions Menkin crafting stockings with openwork patterns and white tops, using china white material, with references to a firm and a initials mark. Special cable to New York buu.
The document enumerates Nevada county central committee members and chairs including Storey Humboldt Reno Churchill Elko Eureka Nye White Pine and Carson districts with chairs such as A B Stoddard Thomas Nelean Jorkwan J Ferguson C H Sproule J W Ferguson and Henry Hagar among others. It lists secretaries and multiple towns including Fallon Gardnerville Reno Winnemucca Yerington Pioche and Ely with numerous surnames and informal spellings.
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