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March 20, 1917
Elko Independent
Elko, Elko County, Nevada
What is this article about?
Lester W. Haworth, publisher of the Reese River Reveille in Austin, purchases the Battle Mountain Scout and plans to run both papers from residences in each Lander County town, taking possession on April 1. He will install a linotype machine to improve both publications amid growing mineral production and population in Battle Mountain. The Scout remains independent in politics.
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HAWORTH PURCHASES
THE SCOUT
Lester W. Haworth, publisher of the
Reese River Reveille at Austin, has
purchased the Battle Mountain Scout
and will conduct both papers, main-
taining a residence at each of the pro-
gressive Lander county towns. He
will take possession April 1.
He will install a linotype at Battle
Mountain, it is announced, which will
be used as an auxiliary equipment for
the Reveille, enabling him to greatly
improve the Austin paper as well as to
expand the publication at Battle
Mountain, in response to the increas-
ing strides in mineral production in
that locality and the growth of popula-
tion in the town.
The Scout will continue as hereto-
fore, independent in politics.
THE SCOUT
Lester W. Haworth, publisher of the
Reese River Reveille at Austin, has
purchased the Battle Mountain Scout
and will conduct both papers, main-
taining a residence at each of the pro-
gressive Lander county towns. He
will take possession April 1.
He will install a linotype at Battle
Mountain, it is announced, which will
be used as an auxiliary equipment for
the Reveille, enabling him to greatly
improve the Austin paper as well as to
expand the publication at Battle
Mountain, in response to the increas-
ing strides in mineral production in
that locality and the growth of popula-
tion in the town.
The Scout will continue as hereto-
fore, independent in politics.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Newspaper Purchase
Lester Haworth
Battle Mountain Scout
Reese River Reveille
Linotype Installation
Lander County
Mineral Production
What entities or persons were involved?
Lester W. Haworth
Where did it happen?
Austin, Battle Mountain, Lander County
Story Details
Key Persons
Lester W. Haworth
Location
Austin, Battle Mountain, Lander County
Event Date
April 1
Story Details
Lester W. Haworth purchases the Battle Mountain Scout to run alongside his Reese River Reveille, installing a linotype for improvements and expansion due to local growth, while keeping the Scout independent.