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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1912
Page
4
A garbled local column discusses Congressional action, presidential candidacies, editorials, and public projects. It mentions Nat Baker’s receivership, editor disputes, Wilson and Bryan politics, Coliseum seating woes, and irrigation work led by J M Wilson with road and canal developments in Douglas and Glenrock.
The editor appeals to readers who have not paid state ment subscriptions urging prompt payment. The note emphasizes that small overdue amounts add up and asks subscribers to support the paper, promising continued effort to serve readers and good use of funds.
A Quebec address in the January 12 communication requests delivery to Adelart toy at Ste Anne Kam Co Quebec but could not be delivered. The note questions whether it is a discontinuation request a declaration of war or a prank to the editor and leaves the paper unsure of action.
The Douglas State Fair faces a muddle as shifts in leadership and a long factional fight erode public support. The Enterprise notes ongoing backbiting since the first board appointment, warns an appropriation loss could end the fair, and praises secretary C T McWhinole for valiantly steering amid interference.
A local meeting considers fueling efficiency in office work and salary, noting current duties need attention. Participants discuss delaying any new appointment until months before the final date for the position is set.
A Warren sponsored bill aims to allow entrymen to claim larger homesteads up to 0 acres and later add contiguous land up to 0 acres. It requires residence on the land, annual cultivation growth, and a strict final proof for a provisional certificate. J Condit Smith of Mountain Oil visits Casper to discuss oil interests and potential Texas investment partners plan to visit in March.
Notice to Woodmen of the World states Natrona Camp No 33 will skip a special meeting due to Odd Fellows tall demand and January district orders. Candidates will be introduced at the next regular meeting on Wednesday February 7. Members urged to meet for rehearsal on Sunday January 2 at 1 pm at the hall.
A fragmentary quote about voters and department stores surfaces with unclear context. The snippet references a sarcastic remark and a location cue for a sock department, suggesting a garbled overheard exchange in a public setting.
Movements include Mr and Mrs John Metheny settling in Lost Springs on land and saloon interest with Jack Morton. William Prescott retires from Colorado Springs to move equipment to Casper. his family will join him soon. Mountain Oil Co crew readies spring drilling at Casper after cold weather delay. Abe Hashaw seeks medical care for Mrs Hashaw in Lost Cabin then Rochester Minnesota for surgery with her father George Sutties. Jack Talp partners with Herbert Wettlin to run a confectionery fruit business in Casper, buying stock in Denver. L I Small reports a near Jonesville Oklahoma accident where a well shot with nitroglycerin injured four boys via a detonating jack-squib.
Rooms with bath both permanent and transient well furnished at reasonable rates over Bromswick billiard bar. For Sale nearly new saddle Oliver type writer and first class cookstove. A bargain on any one or all of these. Inquire at this office.
Woolgrowers must register at BR. & Co. with A. L. Wallace for Cadoma 1912 shearing. Registration open under M. L. Brewer personal management promising first class work. Alfalfa hay for sale from grower with low prices and clean quality hay. Jana
Notice to Yeomen states the old Fellows lodge room is engaged for regular meetings on the 2th of each month with the next meeting next Tuesday. It stresses the need for full attendance due to substantial business and asks members to plan to attend and represent, signed Fraternalis C Lerriarue Forenan.
A petition is signed for Jacob E. Ervay and Bryant I. Brooks to serve as temporary commissioners for the organization of Natrona County. Mail service between Casper and Bessemer will increase to weekly trips after February 1, with trains and stage schedules to depart Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays.
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