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Newspaper
Casper Daily Tribune
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1920
Page
12
Orville and Roy Wortham of Greybull were bound over to district court on forgery charges for using worthless chetka. Roy posted $500 bond. his brother could not. They were aided by G A Hinman, bank cashier.
The United States Army loses veteran Maj Gen Henry G Sharpe a former quartermaster general and former Southeastern Department commander during his retirement. Renowned for subsistence expertise he authored The Provisioning of a Modern Army on the Field and shaped supply practices with study of European armies before 1914. The notice also covers the Wholesale Supply Company deferred annual meeting set for May 11 1920 in Casper Wyoming to elect a board and conduct other business.
New York fashion writers note a global blend in this season's styles. European influences dominate headpieces and gowns with Cleopatra inspired turbans, Old Egyptian blue satin gowns, and metallic thread detailing. Chinese embroidery and mandarin hints appear in coats and wraps while Balkan and Rumanians motifs color waists. Black Chantilly lace gowns show Hispanic flair with Madrid Seville styling and period pieces range from Grecian draperies to Victorian bustles. The bustle returns to fashion alongside the one piece garment trend.
The article describes bustle frocks revived in late fashion, noting tight bodices and bouffant pannier silhouettes. It highlights day wear in black or beige taffeta and evening looks in rose, silver, and brocade, with front-buttoned basque bodices and lilting sleeves, finished by sheer organdie or ballette necklines.
A fashion feature extols a versatile wardrobe with fits for all ages and appearances. It praises a broad range of styles from bold to understated, promising that every wearer can find a flattering vest and achieve a polished look.
Realty Transfers show Edward Gorrel and others selling lots 18 and 14 in block 12 percent Casper to I A Featherston. Ireland and co transfer lot 46 in block 7 Midwest Addition to Florence Detrich and others for 1000. J M Carey & Bro convey Lot 11 Block 192. Casper Land and Investment Company sells to Thomas H Downs on an unspecified parcel.
Miss Helen Vesely of Denver describes severe facial irritation rashes and back eruptions that kept her from going out. After two weeks she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment and reports healing with relief from itching and sleep disruption in a 1919 testimonial.
The French Government has designated Sunday as a national observance to honor mothers and families. A total lunar eclipse visible across North America will occur Sunday.
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