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A garbled clipping mentions a figure of 1 360 000 000 and references 4 Finches and Homer. A stray quote hints at an earlier line about being stung by something, with unclear context and names.
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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1915
Page
7
A garbled clipping mentions a figure of 1 360 000 000 and references 4 Finches and Homer. A stray quote hints at an earlier line about being stung by something, with unclear context and names.
A fragmented excerpt references a statement from professors connected to a Buffalo New York activity or company. The garbled text hints at a discussion or clarification regarding a cine related matter and local academic input. Further readable details are unavailable.
In a winter charity exchange, Hasel confirms giving his old shoes to aid the needy, with Mary remarking that such generosity holds notable value.
The crop estimates bureau with the Weather bureau and USDA reports stock of wheat, corn, rye, oats, and hay on farms as of March 1. Prices paid to producers for these grains are listed, showing regional stock alongside farm price levels.
Basia W H Murphy, who shot and killed William Bebse near Grey Ball, is jailed in Wyoming awaiting a murder trial under the new law. He is the first slayer to be affected by the Sullivan act, while Dan Parker’s Kemmerer case remains under the old law and could face hanging if convicted.
Aden by Frontier Days notes the Industrial Club led by Ben Kinet plans August 18 1201 events with shows ending Friday night to align with merchants wishes. Officials may urge the club to adjust dates to match last Thursday through Saturday likely.
farmer W R Tolman of Otto returned from Omaha with a carload of 175 lambs that netted $546. He paid 1,008 last December, fed the flock 42 days at 60.80 for corn 60 for wheat 15 for barley and 142 for hay. He came home with 1,855 dollars.
Governor Kendrick signs game and fish bill allowing brook trout from Crow creek and any Wyoming water year round. Anglers report excellent catches with a legal daily limit of twenty pounds.
A committee of experts from the American Beet Sugar Company led by Vice President W. Sinnheimer and K. M. McGinnis of Swink Colorado visited Sheridan to review the loan.
Casper James W. Dithkey, a Civil War era pioneer and longtime resident, dies in Casper. He was a recognized figure in Masowlo circles and noted for his wartime service and community involvement.
Wyoming weekly notes the 19th Frontier Days celebration at Cheyenne, local fire and accident reports, new bank opening in Evanston, postmaster appointment in Sheridan, and various civic developments. It mentions cattle thefts near Manville, a prison term, and planned roads along the Lincoln Highway.
English regiments in France organize football matches during lulls in fighting for a cup donated by Lawrence Cotton. The cup will bear the winning team’s name and he will award gold medals. Many balls have been sent from clubs to soldiers. the professional soccer battalion, over 800 players strong, expects to continue play and go on active service in May.
Captain Jack Miller of the St. Louis Cardinals will captain the Britton clan again this season. The appointment is a wedding gift and a reward for weathering bids from the Federal league. Miller served as captain last year, though few noticed as he rarely asserted authority. J Huggins handled the keystone sack duties.
Retired San Francisco lightweight Eddie Hanlon labels modern boxers as cream puff trappers who box nightly yet suffer little harm. He recalls boxing shaped his health and finances, earning him about fifty thousand dollars and years of travel and experience. He says he could never return to the ring but stays active only for exercise.
The article notes high losses from foul balls hit into stands across teams including the Yankees and Braves. It cites Yankee expenses near 4000 dollars and total club wastage around 8000 dollars for the season. It mentions Somers of Cleveland and Schuyler reporting losses and fans reacting as police recover balls from crowds.
Baseman Ray Miller has secured a contract with Columbus and details surface about Bob Sipeannesness and potential Federal League interest. Connie wows are noted as part of the player movements, with plans likely affecting the sub'c oat coe man and Mis Se Neaeee.
A dialogue shows one person asking to consider a proposal while the other treats it as a joke. The exchange suggests tension over whether to accept or discuss the plan.
An old recipe called Sage Tea and Sulphur darkens gray hair naturally and evenly. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy is sold in drug stores, about 50 cents for a large bottle, claimed to restore color, stop dandruff and itching, and make hair look darker and thicker.
A line from the Yale Record playfully recalls Jack attempting three times to wrap an arm around a narrator, prompting the witty remark Some arm. The quip reflects the humor and candid tone of campus publication humor editing.
Physicians have long prescribed resinol for eczema and itching skin, with many reports declaring it a reliable treatment. Resinol ointment stops itching on contact and promotes healing, while resinol soap helps clear eruptions, leaving skin clear and healthy. Sold by druggists. note about 3,546 brewing firms in Great Britain.
An OCR item promotes Murine eye drops with claims of benefits for sore eyes, painful eyes, and eyelids. The ad mentions free illustrated Eye Book and urges use for babies, promising eye relief and granulation treatment.
A report notes that an individual named Your Uncle Samuel spent about 800 million dollars on jewelry in the previous year. The item highlights a record purchase by a high value buyer.
A vintage advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a harmless remedy for a range of childhood ailments. It claims a simple inside cleansing will relieve constipation and feverish, listless symptoms in hours. Counterfeit syrups are warned against and a 60 cent bottle is advertised with directions for all ages.
In a dialogue between Senator Sorghum and a colleague the talk turns to the sharpness of last speech. The exchange jokes that lengthy filibusters reduce flavor and seem to require sticking to a single topic like glue.
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