Wyoming Newsreel Highlights War Tensions and Sheriff Action
The Casper Press notes the Mexico-US tensions rising with President Wilson urging Americans to depart and more troops at the border. Secretary Bryan dispatches telegrams to embassies and consuls to aid departing citizens and secure transport. Sheriff Sheffner is praised for aggressive crackdown on bootleggers and horse thieves, raiding the Jack Pot ranch whiskey operation and curbing local lawlessness. Governor Carey commends the sheriff for his vigilant enforcement and keeping Wyoming free of undesirable elements.
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Mexico
United States
Wilson
Bryan
Congress
Huerta
Sheffner
Burlington
Jack Pot Ranch
Louis Penton
Wm. Johnson
Joseph M. Carey
Wyoming
Nation of scattered proverbs and a Wyoming cigar firm note
An assortment of old sayings and observations appears, mixing social quips with a corporate notice. The passage transitions to formal records for The Kistler Cigar Manufacturing Company, detailing incorporation in Cheyenne, Wyoming, on August 2, 1913, with capital stock of 100 000 dollars, term of 49 years, three directors, and Casper as the principal place of business with Bruce Kistler as head office agent.
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Kistler Cigar Manufacturing Company
Tde
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Kieller Clgar Manufacturing Company
Mie
I Liree
Howce Kintler
Pred le. Kistier
Patrick Sullivan
Natrona
Sald
Sbal
Lin
Casper
Natrona County
Bruce Kistler
Burlington Roadmaster Appointment Signals New Casper Route
Mrs F W Roup from Grayboll arrives with family to settle here as roadmaster for the Murlington. Mr Roup will live here once the Casper track reaches and a mixed train is set to operate between Casper and Thermopolis by September. Depot and section house construction to start within ten days. Mrs Roup resides temporarily at Berry Nats.
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F. W. Roup
Grayboll
Roup
Murlington
Casper
Thermopolise
Microscope and telescope as twin eyes of science
The author argues the telescope and microscope serve opposite but complementary roles. The telescope expands the universe and fuels imagination, while the microscope uncovers the infinitesimal world of microbes and cells, aiding life and civilization through science.
Notorious bigamist George White_ amid marriage mania record
Reports claim George White, famed bigamist, may hold the world marrying record with 50 to 100 marriages. Some accounts place him near a hundred, noting a single week when he reportedly married seven women in succession.
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George Witeof
Atir
War correspondent needed for quarrel ridden household
A society woman employed a young girl as amanuensis who, after observing daily spats between husband and wife, announced her departure. The woman asked why, and the girl quipped that she no longer needed an amanuensis but a war correspondent to cover the constant fighting.
Origin of the phrase letting the cat out of the bag
A folk tale explains the saying letting the cat out of the bag. Crooked sellers carried a cat in a bag to market to pass it off as a pig. If a buyer peeked inside, the cat would leap out, exposing the fraud and revealing the phrase’s meaning.
Quote on luck and cards from Elia Wheler Wilcox
The New Orleans States quotes Elia Wheler Wilcox saying nothing sounds sweeter than a starry hour call, but notes the sting when facing a full house and only a pair of queens. The remark frames luck and play in a poker context with a witty contrast.
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Elia Wheler Wilcox
New Orleans
Where Guests Have Long Faces at Olathe Tavern
An Olathe editor recalls staying at a local hotel and jokes that a visit leaves guests with faces long enough to eat oats from a churn, highlighting a wry, humorous take on lodging.
Adapting Oncestf to Change in Wares and Life
The text urges continual adaptation to changing circumstances and a willingness to embrace improvement. It emphasizes that wisdom lies in changing gracefully as conditions shift, applying this mindset to both personal life and commerce.
Wordy Tommy Remarks Spare Ear Then Sore Toe
A garbled quote shows Tommy Yeaterday speaking about discomfort and a playful family scene. The misread text hints at a wooden wedding and neighbors, but the exact meaning is unclear.
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Tommy
Yeaterday
Language Reform Sparks Comma Debate in Chicago News
The Chicago News argues that English contains too many commas and calls for language reforms. Opinion cites widespread comma usage as confusing and proposes clearer punctuation guidelines.
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Chicago News
Fragmentary note on mourning and age
A terse, fragmented reflection about mourning and the wickedness of the present age. The writing hints at relief for those who would have died in a different era and recalls memories amid lament. The text reads as a personal musing with unclear context or explicit events.
Gundey Day of Rest Promotes People’s Liberty
A fragmented statement advocates a day of rest for common people, stressing that work should not be forced and must be voluntary under Beweher. The text hints at a celebration or movement centered on leisure and personal liberty.
Panama Canal Shortens Water Route Between Cities
A historical update notes the Panama Canal cutting the water distance between Liveroom and Vea Vancouver by 6.406 miles, highlighting a shorter sea passage and its potential impact on shipping routes and travel times.
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Teres
Panama Canal
Liveroom
Veacouver
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