Casper News Sparks Prosperity Amid Rail Growth
The Casper Press notes Casper’s winter hardship fading into prosperity with booming railroad activity. Burlington plans eighty acres for a terminal and a new depot. Wyoming Railroad may contract a line south of Casper. Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and others push regional rail expansion aiding oil and mineral trades. City projects rise including a $30,000 school building and new library access.
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Casper
Ofl
Burlington Railroad
Northwestern
Here
Omaha
Burlington System
Righ
Burlington
Denver
Wyoming Railroad
Paslie
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Montana
Clearmont
Var
Vral
Cic
Jovers Lusiness
Casper Promises Prosperity From Oil Growth
Casper boomed by platting and market sales while the oil industry expands at Salt Creek. Foreign and California firms drill wells, creating jobs for hundreds and driving local merchandise demand as nearly a million dollars is invested this year. The town draws national attention, sparking inquiries from prospective residents and promises of a bright summer influx.
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Casper
California
Salt Creek
Tels
West
Interesting Happenings in Casper and Nearby
J B Bradley the Riverton sheep man travels to Omaha for medical care after a bullet wound in the arm. Rancher oilman Russell Thorp passes through Casper en route to leased land near Fort Washakie and reports a six foot drift at his WAiET. A large crowd enjoys a barn concert. Casper steak laundry moves to Castle Rowen block with new equipment planned. The Supreme Court visit features two elderly ladies amused by a court scene and a joke about Justice Brewer’s wig or belt.
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J. B. Bradley
Riverton
Casper
Omaha
Russel Thorp
Fr. Washakie
Lusk
Waiet
Supreme Court
Washington
Senate
Rayner
Zelaya
Justice Brewer
Red Thread in Royal Ropes Marks Trusted Royal Property
The British navy sews a red thread into every rope from smallest line to largest hancer to identify royal property. This practical mark aims to prevent unauthorized use or removal of naval equipment and is enforced across shipboard and dockyard operations.
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Nelson
Banda
United States
For Sale Houses and Lots by Ed C Wilson
For sale several dwelling houses and vacant lots offered by Ed C Wilson located first door north of the post office.
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C. Wilson
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H. J. Peterson
Wyo
Congress
J. A. Delfelder
VanDyke
Europe
Lave
Town Ds
Meson
Phoupsom
Rowen
Casper Steak Laundry
Castle Rowen Block
John Schnoor
Thompson
George A. Salisbury
Kimball Elk
Casper, Wyo
A. H. Cantril
Douglas
Wyoming
Emember
Casper Coal & Lumber Co
Casper, Wyoming
M.C. Keith, M. D
Kimball Block
Casper Machine Shop
G. Noonan
Prop
Vetrinary
G. Bedinger
V.S
Grand Central Stables
Oh” Free
Bell
Fass Sawine Machime Co
Ill
H. R. Lathrop
E. P. Rohrbaugh
U.S. Government Hospital
Pathfinder
Clemons & Son
Plaster
Dks. Hoff & Kamp
Physicians and Surgeons
Dr. Hoff
Casran
Wro
Missouri
trans-Missouri Country
trans-Missouri
Cheyenne
Tawart Besenger
Nia Rat Ieeneal
Hasa
Dinin
Farr & Hobbs General Contractors and Builders
Caspicr
Regal Oxfords
Elkhorn Liquor Co
Elkhorn
Stoge Exchange
Fallstaff
Godar Brook
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