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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1893
Page
4
A fragmented excerpt shows characters discussing engagement, consent, and references to social clubs and notes about a plaster in a tree. The scene suggests a light domestic or social comedy tone with back-and-forth witty remarks among acquaintances.
A sermon-like talk contrasts Ananias with famed figures to warn about reputation earned by deception. The piece links the idea to King David and warns listeners to beware of unearned praise, stressing discernment in judging character and claims.
An advertisement urges travelers going east to choose Rio Grande Western Railway for speed safety and comfort. It touts three routes and scenic journeys, inviting readers to send 25 cents to J H Bennett in Salt Lake City for a book titled Utah a Peep Into the Mountain Walled Secary of the Gods.
Dialogue mixed with gossip about gown costs and engagements. Von Blumer cites 200 as a tailor mile gown price, contrasting with Mrs Winterbloom who recalls paying 150. A Boston courtship moment ends with a cautious kiss proposal.
A St. Louis woman perfected a patent for making sweet potato flour. The method includes posting the potato and kiln drying the peel to preserve it as livestock food, then drying and grinding the potato into flour for use in potato products such as Saratoga chips.
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