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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1915
Page
8
A passerby and a fellow traveler swap tales about garden trouble with bulbs rotting, roses plagued by pests, and half the lawn looking unhealthy. The second man boasts he has none of these issues, claiming simple methods keep him free of garden pests and plant troubles.
In a breezy exchange a young lady asks how to tell people from different regions. Mr Powell notes paying attention to speech helps distinguish miners from the Midlands and bookkeepers from London. He gives a playful example of bookkeepers tucking rifles behind their belts when told to stand at ease.
Fragmentary lines depict a distrustful sentiment about a treacherous figure, with unclear attributions and garbled dialogue. The quoted voice compares the subject to a fountain pen, casting doubt on reliability and intent.
A reader reflects on diet and health difficulties, noting struggles with stomach issues and appetite. The piece highlights the belief that specific foods provide strength and energy, mentioning attempts to find the best diet and a notable effect from a product like Grape Nuts.
Former President candidate and author of many peace treaties, Secretary Bryan resigns June 1 after clashing with President Wilson over Germany policy. Cabinet approves a German reply response to Lusitania concerns. Acting Secretary Lansing will transmit the message to Berlin. Bryan vows to continue political support for Wilson.
The text reports Secretary Bryan resigning, stating he cannot join policies that risk war, and expresses regret in returning the commission of secretary of state to the president. It notes tensions over submarine warfare and differing methods between cabinet and private life, with emphasis on safeguarding the country from war.
Robert Lansing acts as interim secretary of state after William Jennings Bryan's resignation. The trusted Democrat and international lawyer is praised for loyalty and expertise, with President Wilson weighing a permanent appointment while keeping current staff. Lansing prepared memos on belligerent notes since World War I began and is seen as a capable adviser.
Washington reports a forecast by the federal crop reporting board of a billion bushel wheat crop, the largest in world history. If harvested, the U.S. would supply over 385 million bushels for wartime European needs. Domestic use may reach 636 million for food and 80 million for seeding.
Robert Lansing has been chosen to replace Mr. Bryan as secretary of state. The president appointed Lansing to lead the State Department and carry forward the administration’s foreign policy.
Governor Hrum boush signs a bill creating a 2 cent per $100 stock transfer tax as part of the administration’s revenue measures. The act broadens state revenue and targets securities transactions.
Renet Snip bends Ove Greenland, serving as relief ship for the Doneld A. Me Milles expedition.
Greybull Refining Company filed for incorporation with $200000 capital. Construction to start soon with a refinery expected to handle 500 barrels per day by September and 1000 barrels daily by year end. A 50000 barrel storage tank will accompany the plant. eight car daily shipments of crude are planned to keep wells open.
Wyoming Supreme Court grants writ of error to the U.S. Supreme Court in Oscar W. White’s case. White, under sentence to be hanged June 4 for murder, appeals on grounds that the August 12, 1913 conviction date is wrong due to a clerical error. misprint shifted date to 1913.
Cheyenne reports two additional fatalities from spotted fever tied to tick bites, raising spring deaths in the state to three and the fatality rate to fifty percent. The latest victims are Francesco Ortez, 41, of Thermopolis, and Charles Orr, 42, of Rock Springs, both sheepherders, as state and federal authorities study the outbreak in cooperation.
Joseph Field, previously spared by Platte county District Court, pleaded guilty in Scott's Bluff county to bigamy. He received a sentence of one to seven years in the Nebraska penitentiary for marrying Miss Marie Wetherfield of Mitchell while still married to another wife in Missouri.
Sam Scoville a former world champion broncho buster and father of Uelville died by self inflicted blast at his No Wood Creek ranch. The dynamite explosion tore away the head and part of the chest in the fatal act.
The body of Andrew Storrie, a herder who perished in a May blizzard while tending sheep on Salt Creek, was buried at the spot where found by Thomas Cooper two miles from Storrie’s camp, where he apparently aimed to reach before succumbing to cold.
The text notes Whisky prompts labor to afford, and Buck Kilby jokes a man of leisure has time to finish a three-cushion billiards game.
A fragment shows a dialogue line about a joke involving boas and a remark about not quitting on Saturday. No clear event or人物 identified. The piece reads as a dialogue snippet and lacks context or attribution.
A Sayre baby cried loudly during a baptism, drawing attention as tensions arose around Christian rites. The remark compares the baby's protest to current global Christian behavior, prompting debate over conduct and faith.
A concise reminder that charity and kindness spread through small, everyday acts. The statement suggests that generous acts come in modest, accessible portions rather than grand gestures.
The article traces wedding shoe customs across cultures from the East to Russia and notes practices signaling a bride’s subjection to her husband. It cites Jewish, Nestorian, and Russian rites, including a ministerial act by Martin Luther placing a groom's shoe on the bride's pillow as a symbol of obedience.
A vintage ad promotes Cuticura for red rough chapped hands. Soak in hot soapy water, dry, rub ointment in, then wear bandages or gloves overnight. Described as a one night treatment with samples available via Cuticura, Dept XY, Boston. Sold everywhere.
A boy bragging about his printer brother explains a ruse to fake attending a funeral by having a death notice placed in the paper. His friend doubts the claim but the printer’s skills offer a convenient alibi for ballgame attendance.
The text notes a change in convict dress codes at Allasta, suggesting fashion among women now includes striped attire. It questions the fate of the old fashioned soda fountain which yielded sareapartila, implying nostalgia for past trends.
A ewe owned by Ed Barrett gave birth to triplets in a low key delivery. All three lambs are reported in excellent condition and appeared with their mother after the birth.
Lincoln County bears the heavy cost of murder prosecutions, having more trials than the other twenty Wyoming counties combined. The ongoing term of court has consumed a sizable expense, totaling several thousand dollars to date.
A government monopoly ban on brandy sales since mobilization reduced vodka use in Moscow. In July 1913 and July 1914 consumption rose and fell dramatically, with July 612,686 vs 369,124 gallons and August 667,926 vs 23,975 gallons, as sales restrictions and fines affected availability and drinking venues.
The passage describes Noah perceiving an impending flood and a call to take action in a blessed place to intern. Troubled skies usually darken ahead but lightens as the threat nears, suggesting a shift in mood or fortune as events unfold.
A fragment mentions Denison’s Cortes and a push for rights facing mixed reception. It notes women seeking rights and a misdirected approach amid unclear context.
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