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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1897
Page
2
The article hails Nevada as a premier mineral state with rich deposits of gold, silver, copper, nickel, and more. It notes Delmartins southern Nevada venture as a potential US wealth beacon, extensive placer belts near the Idaho line, reopened old mines, and renewed national mining attention despite hardships.
A Swede visits a lawyer seeking a mortgage and explains his prior land purchase where a deed was obtained but mortgage was not, insisting a mortgage is now needed to secure the two pieces of land. The dialogue highlights confusion between deed and mortgage in a real estate transaction.
The article lists valued trophies linked to the Earl of Rosslyn including a 12,000 ounce silver and grid plate, the 1000 guinea Ascot cup of 1892, and the Edinburgh gold cup 1801. It notes Buccaneer’s wins and prices reached for various cups and Monteith bowls. It also mentions astronomer John G. Davison of Hockessin and transit calculations by 1888 aided by Venus tables and several astronomers.
The document lists county central committeemen and officers for multiple Nevada counties including Lyon, Storever, Humboldt, Washoe, Carson, Churchill, Elko, Eureka, Nye, White Pine, and others. It names chairs, secretaries, treasurers, and members such as Stoddard, Givarhart, Zier, Hanter, Green, Turretin, Cohn, Pletcher, Littell, Burke, Patterson, Oliver, Haines, Sproule, Sproule, and many more, along with counties and towns like Virginia City, Reno, Yerington, Fallon, Ely, and Winnemucca. It also notes the State Republican League with president OH Grey and secretary Vanderbath, plus several regional figures.
A six room house with well cellar and barn plus other improvements for rent. Inquire of Mrs. Bhanleu.
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