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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1918
Page
9
Cornelius Vanderbilt called the unnamed New Yorker a true-blue American for fair at a Piping Rock luncheon. He noted the man’s ancestors came over on the Mayflower and that his descendants are going back on army transports.
In an acute attack of nasal catarrh readers are urged to take Hall's Catarrh Medicine to build up the system and render them less prone to colds. Repeated attacks may lead to chronic catarrh as the medicine is taken internally and acts through the blood on mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. $100 reward for any case not cured by Hall's Medicine. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
A dialogue unfolds with a quoted warning about knowledge and censorship. The exchange features a character declaring knowledge dangerous and Senator Sorghum commenting on information sources and intended use. The blend hints at themes of information control and political discourse.
Advertises Dr Pierce's Pellets as best for liver bowels and stomach. Claims one Pellet acts as laxative while three act as cathartic. Mentions Britain developing new system of school hygiene. Includes social comment about gossips and hypocrites as twins.
Abundant spring displays showcase well dressed girls in cotton dresses from American looms with bright colors and gingham patterns. Peter Pan cotton, smocked panels, and collar details appear in yellow blue and pink tones. Sport skirts, blouses, and coordinated sets trend toward striped and plaid fabrics with washable options and versatile separates for morning, street, and play.
Four were killed and four injured near Wyola Montana when a stalled Burlington freight train rolled back and collided with passenger train No. 44 from Billings to Denver. Victims include R. A. Clifford and A B E Murdock plus Mary Jack Rabbit. injured include Herman Kruse and Gladys Littlewest. The smoker held all casualties.
News briefs report auto thieves active in Casper and a zero heating crisis as Casper endures a cold snap. Other items note a $12 000 water project vote in Wheatland, tax changes in Fremont County, oil and gas activity in Greybull and Thornton, and government embargoes on coal shipments.
A young man pursues a girl who does not return his affection, illustrating the idea of misdirected energy in romantic pursuit. The situation unfolds into a cautionary note about pursuing interest without reciprocal feelings.
At Medicine Bow three workers were buried by a hill slide while excavating for widening Union Pacific tracks at the grading camp of the Utah Construction Company five miles east of town. The victims are David Grimm 25 a crane man Fisher Musselshell County Montana F Preble a laborer unknown residence John Oplstone a laborer unknown residence.
Alfred F. Bigelow of Moscow Idaho was drugged and robbed of $3080 in securities on train No 18 near Green River. Two men believed to be I W W members allegedly stated motives to Bigelow before the robbery.
Howard F. Boyer of Pinto in Custer County Montana died in a coal bank collapse on his ranch. Several tons of coal and rock were removed before rescue. he was buried and later shipped to Oregon for interment.
Revenue totaling 28496.72 was brought to the state through the office of state game warden Nate P. Wilson per his annual report filed with Governor Houx. The report states this amount was not exceeded by expenditures for the office’s work.
Four Italian men quarrelled in the Cumberland camp after drinking. A stabbing affray followed and all four were charged with disturbance. They were fined 50 dollars plus costs.
Hosea Billaneal, a Mexican inmate in Rock Springs city jail for ten days, was moved to American Falls Idaho to face a murder charge.
The State Medical Advisory Board for the southwest section was organized in Rock Springs with officers Dr. E.S. Lauzer as president and Dr. C. M. Freeman as secretary.
Mrs. Lewis Van Tyne reports that her son Sergeant Palmer Van Tyne of the Twelfth Railroad Engineers has been recommended for promotion to second lieutenant by General Pershing.
James Fred Dawson chief Inspector for the Union Pacific died of pneumonia in Omaha. He was fifty seven years old and resided in Laramie. He is survived by his widow and three children.
John Hale, a county charge at the Wyoming General Hospital, died there. He was about forty five years old and unmarried.
A $200 reward is offered for N Goodwin also known as Good man who fled Casper after a gambling dispute at a local hotel. He reportedly went to Douglas with an associate named Campbell and executed a trick causing the victim to lose $800. Marshal and sheriff in Douglas pursue the pair.
An old advertisement promotes Cutleura Olntment and Cutleura Soap for facial care with a free sample offer addressed to Cutleura Dept. X Boston. It also mentions Laxativ Brom Quinine Tablets and references a few human figures in a sensational tone.
A short dialogue frames a clever reply about earning money by performing a harmless, soft task. The exchange contrasts blunt need with a witty suggestion. Named voices are not identified in the fragment.
An old advertisement promotes a gray hair remedy labeled Barbo Compound. The recipe instructs mixing Rum glycerine and Barbo Compound with water to darken gray hair gradually, claiming it colors without staining the scalp, is non sticky, and easy to prepare at home or by a druggist. full directions accompany each box.
Coal companies uncover a tee formation at Hazleton and explore channels to meet regional demand for anthracite created by the winter market, as reported by the Boston Globe.
William S Frederick of New York has memorized the entire Bible by heart and can quote any passage with its location. The feat took 18 years. A prior similar effort by an eighteenth century roaming actor took 11 years for about two thirds of the Old Testament.
In wartime the meteorologist gains stature as artillery and air units depend on forecasts. Accurate air, ground, and road conditions influence gun aiming, road freezing, and transport readiness up to 20,000 feet. Joseph S. Ames notes intelligence on weather reports reaching Germany was a concern, with Mexico as a barrier.
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