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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1897
Page
4
A batch of community notes reports baptisms church meetings fairs taxes and hospital visits. It cites individuals such as F F Brown Prof Smith Mr and Mrs Aronstein and Gov Tyreall plus places including Churchill county Union Church and Cloverment district. Entries mention a tax figure of 50000 annually and upcoming literary exercises along with fabrications of new clothing lines and lane construction.
Twelve Chinamen toil in plover mining at Glinghorne with limited ore knowledge but over a month on site yields around 2000 dollars in value. Norris and Proctor operate a well equipped mill hammering ore, while prospect shafts show quartz bearing gold and deeper ore improves. About twenty five miners work the district as shafts deepen and dumps grow richer, with local officials including Judge Cheney expected to decide within ten days.
Fragmented Churchill County news items mix weddings, cattle feeding plans, pine nut harvest, literary society elections, and odd local debates. References to community figures, ranching activity, and school math puzzles appear amid jumbled phrases and stray names, reflecting a damaged OCR page.
Readable fragments describe a Stepton Valley sale with dairy and beef cattle priced sources list cows calves and markets. Mentions Milford Dual Waite Tur News and local farmers planning disposal of herds this week amid rising prices and unused pasture. No clear dates or named individuals beyond generic references.
The notice mentions morning and evening services, Sunday School, and the rector Benjam from Rathbone Sisters planning an organization in Carson. An editor suffered a severe illness described as grippe, leading to cure efforts and a favorable view of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The Banner of Liberty warns of a slave sale ad by a Loveland dealer and the Commercial Co. of Lovelog.
A village notice directs handlers to take the sheep to the Trandy ranch near Hamilton or to the Hil ranel for shearing. The move aims to shift activity away from a troubled area and prevent clashes involving individuals named Derek and Wineli.
A fragmentary Oddities note describes Churchill County with scattered details on towns like Wells, Hogtown, Stillwater and Wadsworth. Mentions postmaster officials, telegraph to telephone conversion, railroad dependence, cattle and sheep wealth, and seasonal game around Curdon Sink with sportsmen from Wadsworth and Virginia.
A vintage ad-style line encourages sleep by claiming Pabst Mal Practice extract and related products cure sleeplessness. It promises a quick nap within ten minutes and weeks of steady rest, targeting the weary with tonics sold by wholesale dealers.
Fragmentary OCR cites annual work on plans and expenses, mentions prices and promises. References Holdera Nste and potential vials, with unclear numbers and outcomes. Overall unclear context, possible procurement or budget discussion on future conditions.
A. Cowles announces sale of the General Merchandise Store building and stock in Wadsworth Nevada. Included are the lot, a large tie proof cellar, stock on hand, and good will. The owner cites other commitments and invites interested buyers to call at the store. The town is described as the best business town in Nevada today offering a splendid opportunity for a reliable operator.
For Sale notices include a first class cook stove and household furniture offered cheap with inquiries at the Dispatex office in Plano. Piano bargains advertised via the Post Office or Wa Macrunnsos. A central property description and other items listed with inquiries at this office.
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