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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1914
Page
7
The fragment shows a Casper newspaper masthead dated 1908 with publication details and subscription price. It indicates second class mailing under postal act and post office placement in Casper.
The Casper Daily Press will debut around May 1 as an afternoon paper serving Casper Wyoming. It joins the Associated Press and promises world news 12 to 24 hours earlier, with editorial leadership by C Clinton Page and business oversight by C Littlefield.
Tomorrow afternoon is the date designated for the special vote on the bonds. The item appears in a local notice urging residents to approve the bond proposal and participate in the forthcoming decision.
Voters face a bond issue of thirty five thousand dollars for a new school building in Casper School District No 2. The piece urges high turnout and support, noting growing population and educational strength as reasons bonds should pass to provide additional classroom space.
The Buffalo Voice announces editor Hayden M White, long a state writing figure, must relinquish editorial management due to ill health for spring and summer. His brother H C White will oversee the paper during his absence, as doctors urge rest for recovery.
Omaha Stockmen and packing house representatives arrive in Casper to meet local growers and commercial interests. The party is met with expected Casper hospitality and is noted for its energetic, businesslike personnel familiar to Casper from prior visits.
The Civic Club designates the first week in May as clean up week to gather rubbish from homes and business areas. The effort aims to improve sanitary conditions and civic beauty, urging every property owner and merchant to participate.
A train from Cheyenne unloaded sixty five Pinkerton and stock detectives at Casper the Northwestern terminus. They formed a wagon train with horses munitions and equipment and moved toward Johnson county in a notable 19th century security operation.
Frep L. Thompson, Fremont County treasurer, is named as the Democratic candidate for state treasurer. A former neighbor and close friend of the Press editor, the note claims Thompson would bring efficiency to the office. Join the Clean-up Brigade.
A reflective column rounds up opinions on elections, medical quacks, and the shift from horse to automobile. It ponders voter intelligence, urban development, and the odd gap between praise for inventions and the people who design them. It closes with a quip on legal procedure and progress.
A list of guests arriving at Midwest hotels includes Len Moeller F J Hughes Omaha Neb Robin son DF DeTar John A Howser Lincoln John HH Lot Sioux City J J Evans Denver I L Tilden and wife Tulsa Okla BE McWilliam Cheyenne T A Boone Wheatiams F BR Campbell Walter Olson H N Schnider Louis City Iowa J W Accola Frank iyan J 5 Givies J B Raine A Gi Ken nett Denver Colo W S Lewis T P Fahey Cheyenne Wyo HT Logue Lander Wyo G W Metcalf Douglas Wyo BK Campbell Hikings Lewis F Deverron Basin Mere J Bb Crabbe Thermopolis FE P C Maler Laramie B 4 Barron Boston Mass Herbert W Walker S Y 1 EB Windrow N Y FB 4 dhughes Omaha Neb BK I Moorse Lincoln J W Finnigan and wife Chadron BE C Orchard City Eis ie A Hock ing Madison Wisconsin A K Nicholson Chas Young Chicago Rh Taylor Brown J Donbar G TL Miller Mes GF HW Miller HM Mathvon Salt Creek Rh HL Plander Denver L A Abonton EC Ourmotell Waltman F Lange Douglass EF W Fort Douglas F it Mufsmith ied Ray Omata A L Slong land Lincoln Irvine Howe Minneapolis Feaman San Francisco Melenheim Kansas City Prank Schelwing Hupid City OO Garhick P Browning loeten
The funeral of W H Van Court who died at Lost Springs on Friday last was held Wednesday at 3 oclock from the Baptist church. Death was due to heart failure per a local physician. The body was taken to Douglas and shipped to Hastings for burial in Casper per the sister's request. Burial was conducted with Kedinen homers in attendance. Van Court was about 60 years old and leaves a large family. the community notes their sorrow.
Washington advices say the supreme court will re argument the case testing the validity of Taft's 1908 order withdrawing Wyoming and California public lands from entry. Eight justices sat last January and the vote was four to four. a full bench is expected next month to decide. The Natrona county oil lands involved interest local residents.
Ef I Haynes a sheep herder was found dead Tuesday evening at the Michael Burk sheep camp twenty miles west of the city. The body lay in a sheep wagon with a discharged shotgun nearby. The coroner was notified and the body taken to Casper. A jury ruled death accidental from the firearm discharge. Haynes, about thirty, had recently worked for Burk. No survivors listed and inquiries ongoing.
The Ladies of the Maccabees hosted a pleasant Monday evening gathering in their parlors. The event featured the initiation of two new members and a shower for Mrs. Harry Foss who recently joined the ranks as Sister Hee. Ladies Phillips and Lindsay gave gifts and the bride spoke modestly. A group of busy bees provided luncheon and attendees pledged to be more faithful and to plan more showers in the future.
J C Snook married Ethel Clapp in Berkeley California on Thursday. The couple stays at Midwest hotel and plans Salt Creek residence for summer. Snook represents Wyoming interests of eastern parties in Salt Creek and is well known locally.
Fragmentary OCR notes warn that a man’s temper souring risks harm to the potter and to those nearby. The text suggests caution and attentiveness to mood in a local craft or shop setting.
J M Coren announces readiness to do all kinds of tailoring for ladies and gentlemen. Two expert tailors have joined the shop and will fit and alter any garment to the satisfaction of customers.
A fragmented notice indicates Pen Crow offers a six pen loan to obtain and enhance a building or remove encumbrances. It mentions privileges and reasonable terms with a referenced address in Dallas, Texas, under a financing arrangement.
Local notices recount family activities and daily chores including laundering and shop tasks. References to individuals such as Vatu um cane Jigwer and Sivan Launder appear with partial details about their routines and belongings like an Eastman Kodak camera and a Casper product.
Richards and Cunningham add a new motor truck for deliveries. Prof J J Crabb, Casper Public Schools superintendent, plans to relocate here soon. Odd Fellowship anniversary delegates arrive for a weekend celebration with banquet and ball at the Midwest hotel. Bishop N B Thomas will confirm a class at St Mark's Sunday night. John 10 Bixby, Burlington employee, injured in a fall near Summit, cared for at Private hospital. Warden Felix Alston arrives with convict laborers en route to Thermopolis deer park project. District court closes criminal docket with Jack Clark whiskey sale case. civil cases now under trial. B A Lang and wife, formerly of Denver, settle in Casper. Lang joins Standard Oil refinery. Mrs Lang a noted soprano, to contribute to local musical life. Dr Owen to present past grand jewels to J C C F Casper Lodge No. 22 members, in anniversary events.
A special school election will be held tomorrow at Central school for a 45000 bond to enlarge the South Center street building. L A Hammersmith takes over the Poodle Dog cafe, remodeling completed and openings planned for tomorrow morning. Mr and Mrs Chas Barker, formerly of Casper, mourn the death of their ...
Reports from Tharetay describe the death of one year old George Williame Douglas after an illness. The attending physician and Catholic group note the family’s bereavement and sympathy from Casper tridunda in their community.
Washington April reports the navy department announces a bounty and confirms Admiral Badger's fleet departure from Vera Cruz to Tampico. The ships that arrived tonight include the New Hampshire Vermont South Carolina and Michigan.
Announcement that the firm Joerger and Coop has dissolved and that the speaker will continue the business. All money due to the firm is payable to the speaker and all debts owed by Joerger and Coop will be paid by the speaker.
Seed potatoes offered for sale include Early 0 Early Six Weeks Carmen and other varieties. Contact G. W. Wrory by phone for details and orders.
Piano for sale. Slightly used case. Regular in instrument. Easy payment plan offered. Call Howard at 210.
The Steam Laundry claims to handle tasks efficiently and thoroughly, inviting customers to call for service and details.
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