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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
5
The article honors Alice Freeman Palmer through Prof. Palmer’s biography highlighting her disciplined work ethic and physical endurance. It notes her rejection of self neglect, her belief in continuous labor for health, and her death from an acute disease, praising the life as a testament to a sound mind in a sound body.
A Department of Commerce and Labor bulletin notes U S lace production remains undeveloped despite strong demand. Americans buy about 60 million in laces yearly with over 90 percent imported, while Europe profits from lace work and the nation could build a domestic industry using cotton raw materials.
British legislators like Asquith are rare for eminent lawyers. In England, Lords and Commons members serve without pay, few lawyers seek parliament early, and public service is often a duty of well‑to‑do individuals. In the United States, young lawyers enter public life to raise their profile and grow client bases.
The English appeals court decided that tips are wages under the Workmen's Compensation Act. A waiter killed in a dining car was the claimant, with dependents arguing loss of wages plus tips. The lower court held tips not wages. on appeal the court ruled tips are wages when received by the worker.
The piece notes the Montana Democratic state convention postponed to July 1 due to rail washouts, Arkansas Democrats pledging delegates to Denver for Bryan, Alaska gold output forecast at 26 million, and a string of disasters and world events including tornadoes, famine in Uganda, a balloonist death, and public school age limits in Chicago.
The Republican national convention meets in Chicago June 10. The Twenty second Infantry will depart San Francisco for Alaska June 20. Arkansas Socialists in Little Rock push state wide prohibition and condemn lynching and anarchy. King Edward and royal party meet a Kiel reception in sunny weather. Gifts to higher education in the United States total 23 127 762 in the last year per the General Education Board. Union Pacific ratifies 50 million in bonds as part of 100 million authorized. Mrs Russell Sage donates a Rhododendron collection to Central Park costing 60 000, plants set and blooming. Two tornadoes east of Franklin Nebraska on the 5th cause one death and heavy damage. Henry Madison killed. Alfred J Henry of the Weather Bureau prints aeronautical forms urged for aero clubs. Jack London currently between Samoa and New Guinea after leaving on the Snark. he was at Samoa May 12. The Dervish schooner owned by Commodore Henry Morsworth races toward Lami ton.
A sweep of federal actions includes Wyoming indemnity land sale approval for 2438 acres in Lander district and a plan to hire more land entry examiners with a 260000 dollar appropriation. Roosevelt reappoints Inland Waterways Commission and authorities outline holiday references for rations. President targets land office reorganization into three divisions.
A boulder halted traffic on the Talusa Cody line for four days after a landslide near Sheep Canon. Harry Jones, a sheep herder for J A Allison, died after surviving a ferocious snowstorm. Big Horn county wool, about 6 million pounds, slated for Omaha storage, with freight to exceed $71. A surge of counterfeit $10 bills dated 1902 circulates from Kemmerer as federal agents hunt passers. Corbett tunnel irrigation begins supplying 20 000 acres, plowing underway. Lightning stuns several cattle along with hail near Sheep Mountain. Bear won by Henry Homer near Evanston will be sent to the president. O Day, a longtime outlaw, released from prison but warned to reform. Debates on Seminoe versus Seminole naming for a Wyoming range continue. A Laramie Valley Irrigation district petition filed. Lincoln Land Company buys Gosh en Hole tracts for Pathfinder project. Sheriff Bath killed near Woods Landing. Thorkildsen appointed to fill term with $600 reward offered. Fish Commissioner Tregoning plants 160 000 trout and holds 600 000 fry awaiting later release. A 4 1/2 mile railway franchise granted in Cheyenne to T A Cougriff, with work to start within 30 days.
The Russian czarevitch Alexis, heir to all the Russias, has grown into a bright healthy boy of nearly four. He enjoys outdoor play in knickerbockers and is happiest aboard his father's yacht, where he romps with sailors away from court guards and the threat of Nihilist violence.
A testimonial from Mrs. J. C. Jamison of Wallace California describes six years of stomach trouble diagnosed as nervous dyspepsia. After ineffective diet changes and doctors, she tried Peruna and reports complete relief after taking several bottles.
A pious young man Eben Soule worries about playing in the town band and asks his minister if music threatens his grace. The minister quips about the horn and advises balancing practice to spare family and neighbors from temptation.
Mrs. Jones recalls a market chat with a fish dealer whose quirky remark about becoming like what he associates with leads to a humorous exchange. The fishmonger quips he cannot swim a yard despite being a lifelong fishmonger.
A witty dialogue notes uncertainty over whether the mammal is a single ancient individual or part of a multi‑million year lineage. The Old Gentleman remarks on the male of the species with a hint of humor.
Lord Beaconsfield popularized the humble primrose through the foundation of the Primrose league, turning a modest flower into a symbol of loyal support and public devotion.
An advertisement touts Grape-Nuts as a natural food rich in wheat barley and phosphate of potash. It claims run down individuals gain strength and improved nerve and brain function after regular use, citing personal testimonials of quicker recovery from fatigue.
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