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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1911
Page
4
Readable excerpts show Casper residents and business figures backing a chamber of commerce with a salaried secretary and monthly contributions. Voters and editors urge organization as Laramie area crime counts and local concerns surface. Readers express mixed views on structure, leadership, and funding.
A letter from Casper invites formation of a regularly organized chamber of commerce with a salaried secretary to handle inquiries and promote Casper and Natrona County. The editor notes local support exists and urges building a formal business association.
The Ladies Aid of the MB cuamehs held a bazaar and supper at the church parlors on Wednesday evening. Proceeds from the supper and candy sales totaled a sum realized and the group expressed satisfaction with the event and its success.
A detailed assessment by Halph Arnold of Los Angeles estimates property worth for Midwest al Co in Casper and Natrona County at 15,000 dollars. The Midwest company is controlled by Colorado Springs and French capital sets.
California oil operators anticipate a major boom as Wyoming hosts the Ervay company entering the region. Agents say California firms have chosen Wyoming for what they call the greatest oil surge in the nation.
The town paper announces a seven column eight page enlargement to accommodate growing advertising and business interests. New space will allow more news and expanded content as patronage increases.
The state board of sheep commissioners report severe scabies in Fremont Natrona Converse and Albany counties and note rapid spread. They call for a general dipping order and strict quarantine of infected districts. Board members include F S King Lewis Barker J Ed Bentley and HL Sr Eakins. The State Wool Growers Association meets in Cheyenne next Monday likely to discuss the quarantine spread.
L M Costley superintendent and private car attached to Mornday west bound passenger stayed in Casper overnight. He spoke to Casper employees on safety committee work and urged cooperation to prevent accidents and solicit safety suggestions for the traveling public and employees. He said safety committee progress had halved and hoped for further gains before returning to Chadron on Tuesday.
The article lists The Mountain Realty and Title Corp renting the Abbott Detroit automobile for Mr Johnston and mentions business strain from vehicle shortages. It notes changes in ownership of the Smoke House and a shift to Murphy and Patton, plus a planned feature lineup. Social items include a six o’clock dinner for ten hosted by Mr and Mrs T E McDonough and a bridge whist gathering with several attendees and prizes.
A new Smith & Barnes piano never used is offered for sale at a bargain price. The listing mentions Adkioner Luttherfold in Casper as the contact or location for purchase inquiries.
This week recalls events from twenty three years ago in Casper. Notes mention a second tank here before spring and Niobrara Transportation shipping 100000 pounds in ten days. Local politics see contested sheriff and mayoral elections, with reports of divorce from a partner and a bank extension project in progress.
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