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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
7
A local notice on farming practices discusses herd management, crop care, pest control, and orchard work with advice on breeding, feeding, and pasture rotation. It emphasizes careful supervision of stock, humane handling, soil health, and efficient daily planning to improve yields.
In Silverton a disastrous mine fire at the Gold King killed six men and left seven others in hospital from carbonic acid gas. A second rescue effort brought 13 survivors to the surface as more rescuers arrived, while the victims include Erickson McHANEy Coburn Johnson Burns Olson Matson Finstrom and several rescue workers overcome by gas.
The Denver Post endurance race judges announce a split for first and second prizes between Workman of Cody Wyoming and Wy kert of Severance Colorado riding Teddy and Sam. Edwards of Diamondville Wyoming wins third on Sorrel Clipper, Kern of Colorado City takes fourth on Dex, Casto fifth on Blue Bell, no sixth prize due to unfinished horse. Bets declared off. Race ran 600 miles from Evanston Wyoming to Denver finishing in nine days.
Rae John A. Green of the National Grocers Association announced that President Roosevelt directed department heads to discharge government employees for nonpayment of bills. The disclosure came amid comments on government wage practices and agency actions.
The article gives homemaking guidance on repairing and reusing worn damask and linen table fabrics by cutting worn cloths into pieces for dollies and napery, detailing scallop embroidery, hemming, and practical uses. It discusses washing, ironing, and care for tea cloths, lace edgings, and drawn-thread work, plus selecting quality linen and fashionable yet durable designs.
Silk muslin gowns show cloth hema and new petticoats buttoned to the corset. Filigree is avoided in parasol decor while amart princess gowns feature tunic-tucks. White pique trims with colored linen bands. dotted swisses offer smart color. Sleeveless silk coats, lace and embroidered nets become picturesque. Heavy filet laces rise in popularity, braiding coats in dark colors with white soutache remains in vogue in Paris. Greens dominate gown trims and jabots of fine lawn with hematitch edging appear in varied colors.
The article notes spring coats use watetcoats and favors embroidered waistcoat designs. A fine canvas is recommended for simple bands down the front, creating attractive yet small decorative touches.
Dialogues on labor and morals frame a column about night life and penny wisdom. A Syracuse chancellor critiques sensational ministers while a magistrate’s comic poultry ruling reflects small town wit and social judgment.
On Tuesdays Colorado and Southern sells round trip tickets from Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo to all state points at very low rates.
A diplomat recalls the late Duke of Devonshire who loved racing and relied on a sporting prophet paper. At Goodwood a reader asked about six prophets predicting six horses while seven ran and won. The duke replied there is room for another prophet on that paper.
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