29 Jan 1909
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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1909
Page
1
Casper readers hear of social events and business moves including the Valedoalar Club birthday ball in town, coal and beer suppliers expanding, a grocery store opening, and the Gregg brothers selling out. Also noted are cattlemen meetings, new railway commission talks, and a novelty bottle ship product by Fred Schacht in Casper.
The roundup covers sheep sales by The P. L. Sheep Co with 1400 head of stock valued at 95.50 per head, proposed investigations into sheep diseases led by Dr James Law, and land entry rules under the stone and timber act. It also notes timber land valuation and Interior Department policies affecting ranchers and wool prices from Pacific coast buyers.
The text discusses Cheyenne actions and concerns about county division growth and public affairs. It mentions robberies on a public road near Casper Creek and an unsightly refinery on warehouse lots. It urges vigilance on Cheyenne and criticizes local governance and promotional schemes.
James J Mullin manager of the Cadoma Shearing Pens announces a new plan to use the saloon building for merchandise once the season opens. He aims to attract top shearers to boost capacity and speed for the sheep industry. Jury closings proceed as GW Joknece’s trial for Mille keyInn burning nears verdict.
Hoo H Patton introduces a bill to establish a State Hospital at Casper, positioned midway between Conyers and Fremont counties coal mines. The speech extols Casper as most accessible site, noting the need for a state hospital and the hardship of illness in a new country.
In a growing town once home to about 4000 people the regional center known as RCo played a vital role. The brief note reflects on the era and the town’s development milestones.
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