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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1896
Page
4
Short notices from Wadeworth and surrounding towns report a Wednesday trip by Sam Allen, a Monday forecast storm, visits by Uncle George Fraser and others, and upcoming shows at Music Hall. Local business chatter includes cattle viewing by R M Cowles, Hay purchases, and notices on rail and postal matters as communities bustle through Thanksgiving week.
The Warte Worth Bros Band held a Friday evening dance at Minle Hall with a large crowd. Members performed well, the grand march led by Mr and Mrs Macpherson, and praise was given to the band and its future potential.
Music Hall presents the High Roller Comedy Company at the ball on Monday and Tuesday, November 21 and 24. Under the same management as last year’s Big Vaudeville, the show aims to attract large audiences with value for money. Advance seats are available at the post office through Mr Hagen, the company’s agent, ensuring each reserved ticket holder gets a distinct seat.
An exchange about the prodigal son and daughter prompts debate on gender double standards. The speaker notes ministers celebrate the son's return while scolding a daughter who strays, suggesting the father welcomes him with open arms but condemns a daughter who errs and debates the meaning of mercy and discipline.
A social event called Grand Shopping Bon Bon Social will be held Friday evening at Music Hall. Admission is 50 cents for ladies or gentlemen. tickets can be purchased in advance and attendees are urged to attend and mention the organizer.
In Reno we viewed striking draped photographs described as the New Carbon style. The Riverside Stulp along Virginia Street near the bridge is noted for this distinctive presentation.
How to prevent croup is explained for mothers with the causes symptoms and treatment. The article notes hoarseness and a rough cough as first signs and discusses remedies including a popular cough syrup advertised widely. It mentions Drage stores and the Commercial OC in Loveluk as outlets.
A jumble of town notes mentions typhoid cases and chicken thieves in Winnemill, hunting trips, and courtroom chatter. It cites residents Yuvis, Charlie Jones, and District Attorney, plus parade plans, railroads, and jokes about whiskers and frogs in a dated, wry tone.
One way rate from Reno to Lovelock for the football game on the 26th. Arrive from Reno on the 26th and return on the 27th. Arrive from Lovelock on the 3rd with no further details provided.
An old time ad highlights various fruits and vegetables such as Orann Lemons Rinanar Covoannuts Golden Dates and Dried Figs plus Cranberries Lettuce Onions Radishes Egg-Plant and Peas all sold at Gregory's with prices cited for mince pies. The listing emphasizes a wide range of produce available in town.
Morning service at 9 AM and evening service at 7:30 PM announced. Sunday School listed with Rev. and rector title, but full details unreadable. Local readers urged to attend the listed times.
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