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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1916
Page
7
Mothers urged to switch from harsh castor oil to California Syrup of Figs a fruit laxative that gently cleanses the liver and bowels. The ad claims it’s loved by children and includes directions for babies, children, and adults.
A columnist quotes Griggs criticizing war stocks as money tossed away and notes he believes in keeping wealth from Wall Street. The piece reflects on creeds shaping investor behavior and the tension between aggression and prudence in financial choices.
Grant Campbell of Fairview Wyoming died after nearly eighty six years of barefoot living. A Mormon pioneer and Brigham Young friend, he kept boots off, married twice with seven and thirteen children from each wife, adopted three, leaving 13 children, 188 grandchildren and 117 great grandchildren among 278 descendants.
Peter Moss died from a coal fall in No 3 mine prompting questions under Wyoming's compensation act. The widow and six children qualify, but five children have been taken by state humane authorities, leaving a dispute over who receives the fund and if payment to authorities is possible without a court ruling.
At a state meeting the county assessors and county commissioners chairs with the State Board of Equalization agreed on a uniform listing method. Wyoming feeders who buy stock in early winter for spring sale will be taxed for the time the stock is in their possession. Union Pacific railroad mineral and timber reserve rights in Wyoming counties adjacent to the lines will be listed at a flat rate of 25 cents per acre.
The Wyoming State Board of Farm Commissioners reviewed progress and accomplishments of the state experiment farms in the capitol. They stated these farms and their instructions largely contributed to a successful year and went on record favoring continued and expanded development of all experimental stations.
Mrs. EB Clancy receives notice of appointment as superintendent of the Wyoming State Hospital at Sheridan. Her husband had held the post for about a year before his death. Appointment effective January 1.
A bill introduced in Congress by Mondell would appropriate 3000 dollars to erect monuments at Fort Phil Kearney on Piney Creek and at the Wagon Box Fight site a few miles upstream on the same stream.
A Sho shone Indian named Lander Grover Cleveland aged 40 killed his wife and fatally wounded himself, according to a word receiver. The incident occurred on the reservation and local authorities are investigating the double tragedy.
Rock Springs O W Larson an employee of the Green River Water Works Company was killed in a cave in a trench collapse at the works site. Local authorities investigate potential causes and safety lapses as crews work to recover the body.
The article notes a turban of soft quilted velvet draped about the head as a current smart mode for winter. Crepes satins and silks accompany this look, with velvet options in striped colors or black and white blocks and pink blocks as substitutes for fading cretonne.
Wyoming items report New Castle war on stray dogs. Coal, wool and grain shipments rise. Laramie and Douglas see new plants and churches. Notable deaths include Diptheria in Pine Dale and Judge Case in Douglas. Public works, bounties on wolves, and rail and postal updates. Major figures: Mondell, Hinkley, Fox, Emigh, Littlejohn, Winchester.
A fashion note describes the Puritan hat with a crowned plush crown and satin-faced brim as a chic winter accessory. The design emphasizes a near brimless silhouette and refined textures appealing to modern Priscillas this season.
A long separate coat gaining popularity last winter will lead fall and winter styles. New colors include dark green, purple gray, and navy blue in muted tones.
Indications point to no managerial changes across the American League this winter. Boston’s Bill Carrigan appears secure, Hughie Jennings stays with Detroit, Rowland rumored signed, Clark Griffith and Wild Bill Donovan to remain, Branch Rickey to coach St. Louis Browns, Lee Fohl given a 1916 Indians contract, and Connie Mack the lone uncertain figure.
Karl Adams of the Cubs earned the booby prize in the National League with 26 games and 30 at bats and zero hits. His average registered at three doughnut holes, while the next worst mark was 0.7 by Lefty Niehaus of St Louis who managed a few at bats.
Cubs expect to sign Malcolm Galvin a Wisconsin pull back who left football after eligibility questions to join the team.
Billings plans a fifty broodmares string at Curles Neck. Christy Mathewson says his arm is gone but he still has a head. Tigers and White Sox prepare to train in Texas next spring. Herzog returns to manage sleds after losing contact with Chat eYoct. Will Crozier shines with twenty five wins and twelve seconds. Yankees ship Pete Daley to Vernon in the coast league. Jim Gilmore promises fresh blood in the Federal league. National team wins sixteen games and Americans eleven on a Pacific coast tour. Gandil seeks Pacific coast work this winter. Reading sport briefs feel like war dispatches with real names. Stecher would need disguise to meet Gotch for a match. Giants used more men than any NL club last season. Phillies Athletics spring series may be called off.
An advertisement declares biliousness, headache, and digestive discomfort stem from torpid liver and foul bowels. Cascarets cleanse the stomach, remove sour undigested matter, and purge poisons, claiming a 10 cent box will clear the head and regularize the liver and bowels by morning.
A terse exchange frames the debate over effort and reward with a sharp thrust about needing to work hard to earn what one deserves. The dialogue underscores a motive power behind striving and persistence in the face of doubt.
An advertisement urges readers to use Jad Salts to flush and activate kidneys when back pain or kidney region discomfort appears. It touts relief from aches, headaches, and bladder issues, describing Jad Salts as a grape and lemon acid lithia drink and advising a tablespoon in water before breakfast for several days.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a premier remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues. It claims dramatic relief and lists available bottle sizes and prices plus a test offer by mail to Dr Kilmer Co Millerton New York.
A fragment from the Baltimore Sun shows two styles of the mathad tet and the podlat. The item appears as a comparative note or typographic variant without broader context or dates. No further details are provided.
An odd editorial fragment jumbles botany and beekeeping topics, suggesting a misidentification between blooming flora and behavioral traits. The piece lightly playful attacks overzealous labeling while hinting at natural science confusion.
A new topical product claims to cure piles within six to fourteen days. The advertisement promises relief from itching bleeding or protrusion and offers a refund if symptoms persist after use.
An advertisement touts Dr Vierce’s Vellete as a laxative and cathartic, noting a dosage of one pellet for a laxative or three for cathartic effects. The copy also claims over 6,000,000 people are employed in the world’s wines.
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