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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1912
Page
4
An item from The Casper Press notes a second-cinas matter involving the Obd Fellows. The report references a date in 1878 and mentions a phoneline contact, with partial details about proceedings and location in Casper.
The Omaha Bee debate centers on Burlington’s 1912 plan to connect Thermopolis to Orin Junction. Parkas Miller notes no definite date due to finances while hoping to finish the Thermopolis to Powder River link and later Powder River to Orin Junction, contingent on spring conditions.
The Wyoming State Engineer and commissioners from several counties order an immediate survey for the Yellowstone Highway route. It will run from Thermopolis to Cody via Riverton, Arapahoe, Fort Washakie and Dubois, passing Wheatland, Douglas, Casper, Shoshoni, and Thermopolis. The goal is faster construction to connect irrigated plains with mountain scenery despite terrain challenges. The Douglas Good Roads Club is credited with pioneering the effort and pushing the project forward.
The Sheridan and Laramie communities highlight building and loan associations as tools for wage earners and small capitalists. The system accumulates monthly shares into real estate investments, enabling affordable housing and long term security. It fosters savings habits, funds local growth, supports aging needs, and helps merchants weather financial droughts.
King Corn remains the king of grains with new ore found yearly and a valuable residuum, corn oil cake. About 60 million pounds are shipped annually to Great Britain and Germany for use by farmers to fatten sheep and other animals, offering a cheaper alternative to home grown materials.
Mr Dustin Stax argues that competition in trade is not about selling goods but about attracting customers with money. He asserts the aim is to secure buyers rather than to engage in price competition. The exchange reflects a mindset favoring customer acquisition over competitive selling.
Society notes reveal Naeotron a club postponement to January 20 due to basketball games. Mrs A J Cunningham hosted a lonely con event for her sister Mrs Potter from Douglas with guests Nicolaysen Patton Rhor tough Lever Shrap. Marion P Wheeler hosted a seven o clock dinner party followed by bird whist with Moker Kimml Nicolaysen Ringenheimer Kamp McDonough. Mrs Shrap led a dress up Ridiculous party with prizes to Mrs Kamp and Mrs Stilphen for the most ridiculous costumes. attendees included Cunningham Dean Nicolayusen Hooker Stilphen Shumaker Ormaby Mahoney Heal Haines. Light refreshments were served.
In Casper over Sunday night A King and a lady attended events. The first lawsuit in Casper will be heard before Squire Emery next Tuesday. Railroad officials visited to inspect the line. A heavy snowstorm dumped six inches on the ground last Monday and Tuesday. Dom Bryan now delivers coal at 4.00 per ton from the Casper mine. quality is good as mining advances. Judge Maginnis denied an injunction against T. Williams from qualifying as sheriff of Converse County. A sermons event at the Wralian House by Hirose of Chadron is announced for Sunday evening inviting all residents and nearby towns. Acres of soap discovered about fifteen miles southwest of Sundance on Pine Ridge. claims of soft soap leaves skin smooth and removes hard water soil. various samples sent to London and local inquiries noted.
A Cleveland man, W A Gelst, introduced red cedar from Port Angelus Washington after discovering vast cedar forests on a western trip. He built a mill and ships cedar to the east as demand for durable Pacific coast wood grows. The piece notes cedar use in mantels, cabinets, and chests and mentions a fallen log yielding logs up to 12 feet in diameter with trees thousands of years old.
An advertisement claims a topical skin remedy offers relief for all skin troubles including rash and iching. It asserts a free trial if initial application shows no effect, touts cooling ingredients, and highlights a “positive payoff guarantee” while urging readers to try the product upon reading about success for other families.
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