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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1898
Page
4
The column reports a lively mix of arrivals and departures, including Uncle George Frazier visiting from the ranch and Mrs. and Misses returning from California. It notes school reopens, teachers and new instructors, and various local personalities active in politics, business, and social events.
Sovula will be mustered out today at the place of enlistment. Troop M in Florida and troops in San Francisco under Captains Cox and Linncott will return to Carson at government expense and be mustered out. The Nevada Battalion at Treadway's Park will follow soon after. The Governor received Washington orders and a paymaster will arrive. pensions for injuries may be provided. Camp Clark soldiers rejoice at liberty near end of service, while officials await proper officers to complete the mustering process.
A fragmentary column mocks politicians and distant events. It references Jim Townsend Secretary Alger Teddy Roosevelt, England and Russia, Hawaiian missions, Spain, the Klondike rumors, and U S imperial holdings including the Philippines and Porto Rico. The tone is satirical and hyperbolic with clipped quips about Lond and a Chintee lottery.
An observed excerpt notes how a syrup bottle label directs consumers to look for the California My Syrup Co name near the batten of the package to verify authenticity and ensure proper use under various conditions.
A local butcher establishment announces the hire of Chas Zeigler, formerly of Virginian City, described as a first-rate worker. The report highlights Zeigler’s expertise and promises of improved service.
The meeting at Cartan closed with day and evening sessions largely attended. For the coming year appointments list Superintendent K W Van Deventer and a roster including Geo. H Greenfield in Avutin and Battle Mountain, A L Hunlett in Bishop, and J M Wilson in Carson City among many others across Nevada and surrounding areas. The list also notes to Be Applied for Tuscarora and Winston alternatives in Winnemucca and Reno regions.
The Toledo Weekly Blade is advertised as a wide circulation national family newspaper. It appeals to all households with serial stories poetry and features. It claims thirty years of regular Union-wide distribution and offers specimen copies and club rates to subscribe for only $1 a year.
The Independent notes Rose Alexander and Seymour Jacobs plan to wed in Oakland California at 1221 Market Street on Sunday September 12 and mentions receipt of an invitation. The ad praises Wadsworth Drug Store for offering the highest proof liquors and guarantees their high quality.
Sealed proposals will be received at the U S Indian Agency in Wadsworth Nevada until 2 o clock p m on Thursday Sept 2 1808 for furnishing beef cattle cut and quarters by weight and quality to meet monthly needs. Delivery to be made at the agency and school as required. Certified checks or drafts on a U S depository banks payable to the commissioner of Indian affairs at least five percent of the bid amount are required with bids.
An old homely style advertisement promises sleep and rest with Pabst Malt Extract as a tonic. It claims a glass before bed will induce drowsiness within ten minutes, with natural sleep improving after a week and lasting health and calmness following for the weary and weak.
A testimonial for Chamberlain's Cough Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy claims relief from bilious colic after years of attacks. The ad states one dose acts like a charm when other remedies fail. Sold by C Winney & Co Wadsworth and Lovelock Commercial Co.
Notice to all chapter members to refrain from freeing pauses upon my premises. Those who ignore this warning will be prosecuted. Signed by Heewane.
Vague political announcements appear in the 45.00 column with notes suggesting advance Inquiries. Readability is limited and no specific candidates or dates are clear in the fragments. The snippet hints at pre election notices but lacks concrete details or names.
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