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Newspaper
Casper Daily Tribune
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1920
Page
3
Fragmentary text indicates daily Minneapolis offices in Chicago and St. Paul welcome public access. Names and dates unclear.
Sheridan residents face ongoing gas shortages as Denver interests take over the local plant. After initial testing of Sheridan coal failed, stockholders declined further capital, prompting procurement from Colorado and improved gas quality, but high operating costs forced a shutdown, triggering public uproar over heating and lighting cuts.
A cleaving argument asserts over six million voters demand change and oppose late recess appointments by President Wilson. It urges the Senate to reject nominations as incompetent and wasteful, suspending decisions until a new administration, noting derelict ships board posts and public service delays. The piece ends with a provocative claim about a movie queen linked to indecency.
The public utilities commission holds a special session as the company faces a shut down. Company agents are present and the crowd is excited and wrought up. Officials hope for a way to continue service, noting a 75 percent rate increase would not allow breakeven operations.
An airflight over Casper captured by Hal P. Wey of Midwest Refining using Ym Airplane Co. craft piloted by Tod Powers aims to show motion pictures for an industrial relations exhibition. The plan includes parachute drops and screenings to promote the Midwest refining and related activities.
A fragment notes Tracy operating the crank while Vir gains power and turns the earthward mechanism. The text hints at a dramatic trial of strength in a setting referencing Casper and an experimental device.
Cheyenne December 4. John Miller and Dewey Miller wed yesterday but their honeymoon journey to Kentucky ends after Dewey Miller is fatally injured at Union Pacific shops on Wednesday. John Miller and his fiancée proceed with their wedding plans despite the tragedy. Laney Allen, brother to the injured, accompanies the couple.
A garbled OCR entry describes a proposed development near Canper Browk A. vity, with details on a rent office and paving bills. The report mentions a street project on West Street, a building plan, and local officials Joe Ballivan and John Peterson involved in the construction framing.
The readable text shows a fragmentary bargain note about property, a friend visiting, and a warning not to hear about further dealings. It mentions selling property and a tax bureau follow up, with signatures including SCHHRCK.
A local school fund of 300 dollars, raised at the May meeting, was distributed among the grade schools to buy one or more book cases and furnishings. Contributions from room children doubled the total, aiding the city’s classroom spaces amid a noted shortage of suitable room decor and equipment.
Casper leaders emphasize adult mentorship for boys 12 and up, outlining roles for troop formation. The first Troop 7 meeting at North Casper school covered oath and law, with applicants and leaders named, and handbooks distributed to candidates.
The local council president plans to attend a district convention in Omaha beginning December to select a district committee and recommend actions to the council for extending scouting. Representatives from eight local councils across Colorado Kansas Missouri Nebraska and Wyoming will attend. Talks include Handbooks for Boys and first-class charter applications.
The readable text mentions Vardman Rogie as an older candidate and a patrol husler, with scattered notes about Thursday actions and a percentage figure. The fragment is too incomplete to identify event, place, or affiliation.
Notice states a regular meeting on December 7 for Raya Netabiery of America with a call for attendance. Pearl H Wilson listed as Recorder and officers to be elected. Includes distant references to a hardware store ad and prompt deliveries.
Fragmented text indicates a warning or request to whom it may concern about payment or commitments. Mentions names Henry L and a list of items or brands like Pyrex Wares and Silverware associated with a Haw. Co. context. Details are illegible and may reflect a personal or business debt inquiry with unclear dates or amounts.
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