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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1915
Page
7
A Kansas anecdote recounted by Victor Murdock describes a stranger misreading Hank Lewis’ well chimney as a factory beacon. The tale, marked by regional humor, illustrates rural life and skepticism about progress in the prairie.
A young Parisien prominent in duels agreed to witness a marriage by signing at the mayor's office. He consented but upon arrival forgot his composure as the ceremony approached and a plea for an amicable arrangement surfaced.
Amas entered a store early to buy goods. The storekeeper and his young son were alone. The clerk left to fetch change, whispered for the boy to watch the customer, then returned. The boy announced the man did not steal anything and that he watched him.
A London Evening Standard quip recalls a meeting with a notably stubborn husband. One party arrived nearly at 4:30 after an engagement at 3, noting he refuses to admit rest did him good.
A woman at the polls questions the Watcher about discarding ballots and mentions hearing of tossed ballots. The exchange includes odd items such as a pot, cat and sponge cake recipe, and a package of love letters, suggesting a chaotic or garbled misread of the scene.
A garbled plea describes a friend asking for help with an overcoat and mentions a concern about a person named Witiues caktentte. The readable text hints at a request for aid and potential involvement of a companion.
A playful exchange recalls courting days when one partner joked about how the other used to eat and hold hands for long stretches. The lighter reminiscence ends with a quip that reinforces affection and shared memories from the past.
Fragmentary text shows a misleading line about a group and a person claiming influence. The readable words imply a boast but lack context, making the intention and identities uncertain.
In a clipped exchange, a resident questions a colleague’s origins and wealth. The reply hints at a title or role connected to a mine or collier, then pivots to a humorous misidentification of occupation. The fragment suggests social intrigue in a wealthy town.
The Thirteenth Wyoming Legislature opens January 12 with James M. Graham of Fremont named speaker of the House and Edward W. Stone elected Senate president. Republican majorities prevail as numerous clerks, sergeants at arms, and aides are chosen for both chambers, led by House assistant chief clerk Warren A. Dalley and Senate chief clerk Charles H. Hill.
House Bill No 1 allocates per diem and mileage for members and officers and staff salaries and printing costs for 1000 copies of the governor’s message. It also contemplates printing and other incidental expenses totaling about 10 000 dollars linked to the Smith Lever agricultural extension act enacted by Congress and approved by President Wilson on May 4 1914.
H R Lathrop Casper Industrial Club president names a general committee to promote a bill in the current legislative session for relocating the Wyoming state capitol from Cheyenne to a more central site. Members include A J.
Judge C. BK Winter presided in Chetriet Court as Midwest Refining Co and Wyoming O14 Fielda Co argued for injunction to prevent tax collection on oil valued at $1 per barrel. Previously the tax base used was 60 cents per barrel, challenging the higher assessment.
A congressional report from Postmaster General Burleson lists postmaster claims favorably approved unless noted otherwise. Cheyenne George W Hoyt embesalement 9.91750. Russell B W Keiffer fire 13. Green River William Rogers larceny 17 disallowed. Mountainyice Sevon burglary Aby ss and Lewes 21.40.
Wyoming reports on postmaster changes at Colony and Moorcroft, Gillette electric system votes, ore discoveries in Silver Crown district, and a major fire risk in Cheyenne. Totals include Red Cross drive success, Panama Pacific expo representation, and plans for boxing arenas in Cheyenne. Also notes Crook County lo gii epidemic, Big Horn grazing, and a fatal Byron fire.
An easy to build postcard reflector beats the magic lantern by projecting colored cards, photographs, insects and pressed flowers. A light-tight box with a curved reflector, a lamp, and simple clamps displays views in natural color without purchasing slides.
The passage discusses two inch reading lenses sold at 40 cents each and notes discreet conditions for use. It advises using electric lights with reflectors at corners to center reflections on the back, and describes adjustments without fully extending the tube. It mentions a dealer, a certain clip, and lamp considerations for proper focus.
An observation notes that over 4,000 languages exist with many dialects and predicts by a century’s end only four languages may hold global prominence. Central Europe may adopt German, English could rule North America, Spanish may spread in South America, and Russia may blend Slavonic dialects across eastern Europe and central Asia.
FE. K. Marshall of Oak Park explains a rapid false shift in a rubber band from the first two fingers to the last two. The routine uses a sequence of hand flips and finger folds to hide the band as it appears to stay on the original fingers while secretly moving to the others.
The article traces early sight aids from late 13th century convex spectacles, notes the first reference possibly by Roger Bacon, and mentions the rise of concave lenses. It cites the Spectacle Makers' Company of London formed in 1630 and observes ancient figures like Homer and Milton might have done without glasses. It ends noting modern eyeglasses perched on the nose with spring frames.
A fragmentary note from Girl's Companion portrays a restless girl who grumbles at staying put yet is a ceaseless traveler. The piece muses on time, a flowing stream, and the impulse to know what one is bound to become as life moves past.
A brief note describes a prolonged period of trouble lasting five years. The speaker reflects on enduring hardship and seeking relief or resolution after a lengthy ordeal. The item emphasizes personal struggle and endurance.
Mrs Maggie Durbin of 209 Victory St Little Rock Ark says she suffered five years with a chronic bowels disease. After useless treatments a friend advised Peruna. Two bottles helped, more use cured her sound and well. She offers to answer inquiries.
After Moemfontein fell, scarce civilians labored on railways. In a camp the sergeant asked for volunteers for railway jobs. One tired Tommy finally spoke, asking to be put down as a sleeper.
An advertisement promotes Jad Salts as a safe, inexpensive remedy to flush kidneys. It claims drinking a glass of Jad Salts with water daily cleanses kidneys, neutralizes urine acids, and ends bladder irritation and back pain. Water intake is encouraged alongside the treatment.
A fragment shows Harold declaring he will seek queenly dress after marriage while Mise Cayenne contrasts pride with later grumbling like a taxpayer. The exchange hints at social expectations and humor in domestic life.
Ad copy promotes Cascarets as a remedy for biliousness and headaches. It links torpid liver and fermentation to foul taste and brain congestion, claiming the product cleanses the stomach and liver, removes undigested food and gases, and flushes bile from the body.
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