Some Oil Statistics Highlight Historic Price Fluctuations
The article traces crude oil price trends from 1870 to the early 1900s, noting rising prices for Pennsylvania oil and a shift of interest toward Wyoming, Casper, and Salt Creek fields. It cites price milestones, market lows and spikes, and the influence of notable fields like Bradford, Cherry Grove, Halltown, and Kirk County on production and speculation.
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Pennsylvania
Wyoming
Casper
Salt Creek
Isi
Bullion
Millerstown
Warren County
Bradford
Butler
Venango
Cherry Grove
Halltown
Cooper Tract
Thorn Creek
Iss
Kirk
Washington County
McDonald
Sistersville
Othwe West
Aged Man Hou Gall Dies at Uusper Privéle Hospital
Four men known as Hou Gall died Wednesday evening at Uusper privele hospital amid reports of decline. Caib a long time worker and others were among the bereaved. funeral arrangements are set for Monday with undertaker Poshay preparing the procession. A local party invitation mentions a gathering at Mr. Batley’s home.
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Hou Gall
Uusper Privele
Caib
Aitte
Obituary and Local Industry News From Late Casper Paper
The obituary reports Mrs. Rebekah Emerson Lovett born in Rosbury Massachusetts July 2 and later widowhood after her husband Charles Lovett died in Norway Michigan. She lived with her daughter Mrs W A Lilly in Casper where she died February 8 at age 86 14. Funeral by Rev Ira W Kingsley at the Methodist church and burial in Highland cemetery. Separately the Hig Wind River dredge project near Shoshoni is sold to Tin Cup Mucer Minint and will be dismantled. The Pumes paper plans a plant expansion with a new press room and machinery including a Babcock cylinder press folding machine power cutter and more. Public invitations to inspect the updated establishment will follow.
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Rebekah Emerson
Rosbury
Massachusetts
Dad
Charles Lovett
Green Bay
Wisconsin
George
Charles
Henry A. Lilly
Casper
Lovett
Norway
Michigan
W. A. Lilly
Ira W. Kingsley
Methodist Episcopal Church
Highland Cemetery
Hig Wind River
Sheshoni
Tin Cup Mucer Minint Company
Tin Cup
Colorado II
Akron
Ohio
Shoshon
Fremont County
Babcock
World subscription offer and local notices in 1013 edition
The notice offers New York World subscriptions with a three times weekly edition at a reduced yearly rate for new subscribers and those paying arrears in advance. It mentions bakery owner Don Lobdell renovating the shop and new sanitation and vocational courses. Local arrivals and family news follow with health and travel updates about residents.
Kilpatrick Bros Win Burlington Road Contract
Word arrived Wednesday that Kilpatrick Bros of Beatrice Nebraska secured the general contract for the Burlington road from Powder River through Casper to Orin Junction. Sub contracts will be let soon and grading crews will set up along the line in the next three weeks. The line must reach Casper by August 1 and finish to Orin Junction by January 1. The base of supplies is expected to be Casper.
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Nesday
Burlington Road
Powder River
Casper
Orin Junction
Kilpatrick Bros
Ulates
Orin
Burlington
T. H. Barnes
Oil Bursts From Salt Creek Wells In Three Spots
A month ago at Salt Creek oil erupted at three surface points, two hundred feet from any well. Volunteers fed streams rising three feet high, prompting a reservoir and constant pumping to prevent waste. Experts attribute the outlet to strong well gas pressure forcing oil through underground crevices to the surface.
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Section 4
Midwest Company
Thompson & Cawood win contract for new Dawod street garage
Castle and Bouan awarded the Dawod Street garage contract to Thompson & Cawood. The 40 foot building costs about 47000 and will connect to the Noonan Hines shop. Noonan Firs will use the new facility as a garage and repair stop, with the old room converted to a first class machine shop.
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Castle & Bouan
Thompson & Cawood
Dawod
Noonan Hines
Noonan Firs
Casper
Fire destroys Cody Training Co. building and stock
A two story Cody Building housing the Cody Training Co. was completely destroyed by last Friday. Fire officials cannot yet determine the cost of the loss. The company will rebuild. Firemen were hindered by blocked water pipes linked to the Shoshone dam construction.
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Cody Training Co
Cody
Bly Shoshone
Reservation chiefs return after Washington talks on Wind River lands
Arapaho and Shoshone delegations travel back to the Wind River reservation after a dispute over rental money and the sale of allotments. The Arapahoe seek permanent rights to other lands while the Shoshone retain title to theirs. a settlement provides the Arapaho a cash share from rentals and sales.
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Washington
Wind River
Casper
U. S
Bait
Casper Industrial Club discusses Casper to Medicine Bow road plan
At the Casper Industrial Club meeting officials debated establishing an automobile route between Casper and Medicine Bow. Secretary Warner said the idea reached the county commissioners and a scout will be sent to locate the best direct route. If a suitable survey is obtained, action toward connecting with the Lozanne Plains trail may follow.
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Casper Industrial Club
Cla
Casper
Medicine
Dleetiashow
Warner
Board of County Comemissioners
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Accident(severe)abe Road to Ranch Falls Wagon
Rowe Miller, whose mother works for MD Alliwrd near Kaycee, suffered a severe accident Saturday February 1. His wagon loaded with wood toppled, pinning him. he crawled miles in snow for days before being found and hospitalized in Casper. He remains unconscious with frostbite and one leg amputated below the knee. the right toes may be amputated later. Medical staff report a critical condition but potential for recovery.
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Rowe Miller
Alliwrd
Kaycee
Cana
Palm
Casper
State Hospital
M. OC
Keith
Anyyite Tate
Tome
Tie
New Business Block Planned on North Center Street
It is reported the contract will re ser next week for the construction of the Henning business block. The second floor will house Midwest Oil company offices and be finished to their plans. The ground floor will be occupied by Mer Henning in his plumbing business.
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Salathe Company
AJ. Bankeson
Cheyenne
Wyoming Torpedo Co
Salt Creek
Lie
Midwest OF Co
Me. Hankson
Ser
WF. Henning
North Center Street
Iris
Midwest Oil Company
Mer, Henning
Hie Plicibing Busi
Casper Volunteer Fire Department Annual Ball at Coliseum
Casper Volunteer Fire Department holds its annual ball at the Coliseum on Washington's Birthday February 2. The event draws a large crowd as a top social affair and as recognition of the firemen's service. Uniformed firemen will attend and the best wines will be served. tickets are on sale with brisk demand.
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Casper Volunteer Fire Department
Coliseum
Washington
Lincoln Day Observances Mark Fifty Years Since Lincoln Proclamation
Last Sunday was Lincoln Day with services and collections for the Freedmen’s Aid Society. It marks fifty years since Lincoln issued the emancipation proclamation and a nationwide centennial celebration is planned. State legislatures including New Jersey and Pennsylvania have appropriated funds for observances as Ossper schools closed for the day and many businesses paused operations.
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Lincoln
Casper
Freedsmen's Aid Society
United States
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Ossper
Witty Observations On Public Life From An Early 1900s Column
A collection of aphorisms and quips on public manners, honesty, progress, and society. It includes varied remarks about advertising, wages, marriage, education, and politics, with mentions of President Wilson and Mr Bryan in a satirical tone.
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East
W. Ke Sample
Irie
Iwater
WI Batley
Rebekah Emerson Lovett
New York World
Pew
Howe
Aml
Ube World
Don Lobdell
Uy & Young
Sani Mines
Lander
Westnentay
Pepertaa
Beatrice, Nebraska
Medicine Bow
Hob Smith
Wdekninos
HL. Beagle
Feld
Natrona Pipe Line A Refinery Co
Mra. Beagle
Marietta
Mr. Heagle
Ross Miller
Lordell
The
Worry Club
Atwan
Wilson
Mr. Bryan
Wen
Tal
Carrelas
the Mountain Realty and ‘Title Corporation
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