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Newspaper

Casper Press

Location

Casper, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1914

Page

5

Burlington to Resume Active Work in City Yard

Burlington will resume grading and yard work on the rail line with about 300 men starting March 16. The project includes laying steel west of the city, building new tracks, using shale for filling, and creating warehouse and supply-yard facilities near the Darlington tracks. Work will also restart east of Casper to lay steel and a new passenger depot on Wolcott Street.

Burlington Darlington Casper Wolcott Street

Wilbur Foshay Buys Lot. Plans Two New Business Blocks

Wilbur Foshay purchases a lot on East Second avenue adjoining the Smith building from Elma Butler for 1000 dollars. The deal alters Butler’s plans, as she will erect a two story building matching the Foshay project. Both blocks will have basements, modern conveniences, store rooms on the ground floor and offices above.

Wilbur Foshay East Second Avenue Smith Elma Butler Butler

Settlers Plan Ditch To Water Wind River Lands

Settlers in Riverton Shoshone County form irrigation district after the Kenetick Day water right failed to raise capital. They plan a thirty mile ditch from Big Wind River above Pavillion to water ten to twelve thousand acres, with potential for expansion and a survey and water right application soon. Eastern Oregon client offers to subscribe forty thousand dollars in bonds once issued.

Kenetick Day Company Wind River Hopkins Temselves Riverton Shoshont Ap Big Wind Pavillion

Miner prospect visit eyed by Wilson for western capital

Word from Salt Creek reports Newt Wilson may visit the region as a prospective manager for a Mid West Oil company. A practical miner formerly with Reed Investment Co at Colorado Springs for fifteen years, he would represent leading western capitalists to develop mineral prospects on a large scale if opportunities arise.

L. A. Webb Salt Creek Newt. Wilson Mid-West Oll Company Atong Wilson Reed Investment Co Colorado Springs Cripple Creek Buffalo Bulletin

Rule Worked Both Ways in Local Hustle for Purser Seat

A garbled passage describes Many Parsons, a hustling purs er candidate, being canvassed after home visits by a collector selling Lollet articles. It notes proposals to subscribe for the times and a claimed belief in reciprocity, with mentions of Mr. Man Camea...

Times Ile

Daughters of the Revolution to Organize in Casper

A chapter of Daughters of the Revolution is to be organized in Casper with Mrs. B B Brooks and Mr. K E Richard Shipp reported as prominent in the movement. About fifteen ladies are eligible for membership and more may join. Training Animate.

Daugsters Daughters of the Revolution Casper BB. Brooks Richard Shipp

Water rights debate sparks spelling quip in court

In a London law section a Scotch lawyer and an English judge argued over water rights. The lawyer elongated the word water, drawing a sharp interruption from Mr Macpherson who asked if water is spelled with two t’s in the lawyer’s country. The lawyer shot back that manners are spelled with two n’s.

London

Dreaming as moving pictures in a child's mind

The six year old daughter of a correspondent speaks with her seven year old brother who says dreams are only moving pictures in your mind, remarking that this is simpler than many philosophers’ explanations.

Frighten Fish Into Net

A Chinese method of fishing uses a light bamboo frame net shaped as a truncated pyramid. An Osherman sits in a boat or wades in shallow water and strikes the water with a wooden clapper to frighten fish into the net.

Christian Science Society Sunday Services

The Christian Science Society meets every Sunday in the lodge room at 1.0.C. F. with Sunday School at 10 o’clock and a service at 11.

Christian Science Society C. F

Local Sunday Services at Community Center and Baptist Church

Sunday school starts at 10:00 a.m. with morning service at 11:00 a.m. Evening service at 7:00 p.m. Midweek service is at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, held jointly with the Baptist church until further notice. A warm welcome to all attendees.

Teav W. C. Pavotrm Mipwrek Baptist Church

The Friendly Church on Second Street Serves City

The Friendly Church at Second Street near the Public Library offers Sunday Services at 10 AM and 11 AM Bible classes for all ages, 2:45 PM Junior league, 6:30 PM Edworth league, and 7:30 PM popular service with live music. A welcoming congregation invites all visitors.

Second Street Biary Joux Monatson Dicey Edworth

Archdeacon Dray Leads Service Next Sunday

Archdeacon Dray presides over services upcoming on the Sth Sunday with parish rites and community prayers planned for the day.

Dray

Must Be in the Blood

A fragmented London tale notes a cat with unusual tastes and a lodger seeking a reference. A domestic scene unfolds with a maid and a neighbor’s plan to move to Mrs Jones across the way. The passage hints at strong local tensions and a Sharp remark about city life.

London Lapdiady

German and English Lutheran Services Notice

German and English Lutheran church announces pastor Walter Dannenfeldt. Services held in the Methodist church on the second and fourth Monday evenings at 8 o clock with English services at 4 45. A cordial welcome to those who wish to unite or visit.

Walter Dannenfeldt

Baptist Church Schedule with Welcoming Message

The Baptist Church led by Pastor R. Br. Hopton lists Sunday and midweek services. Bible school at 10 a m, morning worship at 11, evening worship at 6 30 and 7 30, midweek service Wednesday at 7 50. Good music and warm welcome to strangers.

R. BR. Hopton Hible School Ilam BY. Plu Hap. Crh

Had Much to Learn First Steneg Friends on Grammar

A Cleveland Plain Dealer snippet shows Steneg praising a newcomer with humor about grammar spelling and punctuation. The quote suggests the newcomer is recently out of college and seems inexperienced.

Steneg Cleveland Plain Dealer

Homely Woman's Face Sparks Clock Quip

Mrs. Posesale jokes that a homely woman's face would stop a clock, noting she knows women whose faces would cause a clock to rush itself to death from fright. The remark playfully comments on beauty standards and aging.

Mexican Love of Flowers and Gowers Charm

H. Hamilton Fyfe notes in the Daily Mall that Mexican homes showcase the charm of Gowers. Street fronts appear bare with tarred walls and closed curtains, yet interiors reveal sunlit patios with green leaves and vivid blossoms. The interior charm is usual even when unseen.

H. Hamilton Fyfe

When a Woman Has No Reason to Like a Man Quote

The remark by Reginald Wright Kauffman contends that a woman who dislikes a man without reason has none. It frames gendered commentary on motive and judgment, reflecting early 20th century social thought.

Reginald Wright Kauffman

Flower of Mindanao Island A Bolo Rose Big Bloom

A wild flower, named Bolo by locals, grows high on Mindanao Island at about 2500 feet. The full blown blossom has five petals, exceeds three feet in diameter, and weighs 22 pounds. The flower was first found in Sumatra and bore the name Raflesta Bobadenburgia.

Mindanao Parag Sumatra

Pulse Surge Reported by Doctor After Cyclist Incident

An eminent doctor asserts a cyclist’s pulse rose to an alarming rate immediately after the incident. He notes the high heartbeat as a key clinical observation and calls for monitoring.

Surprised Explorer Discovers Modern Sewing in Village

An African explorer encounters a surprisingly modern American sewing machine operated by a woman in a native village. The find highlights cross cultural exchange and technology transfer during the expedition.

Mackie

Male Protects the Young in Peculiar Manner

The male guards and carries the newly laid eggs and hatchlings in a pouch formed by folds on either side of his body. He secretes a rag-like covering beneath these folds and continues to carry the young after hatching until they are able to fend for themselves.

Thackeray's Unique Distinction in Yellow Balr Among Geuluas

The note claims Thackeray stands alone among geulua as the only man with yellow balr, stated by a gatherer of unconsidered tribes. The passage presents a peculiar ethnographic claim without broader context or corroborating details.

Thackeray

Childrens Questions About Fathers Occupations

A brief quip describes two girls asking about their fathers jobs with one stating he takes up church collections, illustrating lighthearted curiosity about work.

Venomous Scorpions Highlight Mexico’s Deadly Varieties

The article notes several scar varieties in Mexico with varying venom levels. It emphasizes that northern Bovora hosts some of the world’s most venomous scorpion species and stresses their dangerous traits.

Mexico Bovora

Biblical Munger Strike And Its Silent Stand

A fragmented historical note describes a figure named Munger making a vow to abstain from eating until he fulfills a stated word or deed. The passage reflects a vowlike act of resolve tied to a personal deadline.

Astronomer urged to guide two pens toward day

In Spare Time two pegross discuss their penne cathe and the Oret declares he will lead to make this hopeful an astronomer. One remarks it is a fine job and asks what to do today while the other confirms prior hints.

Origin Met to Be Traced

Outside of Ulater the Irish are mainly of Celtic stock, but their origin le boot to eotiquity.

Ulater le Boot

Unclear Local Note on Polwater Pests and Stamps

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Polwater for Pests and riding stamps with vague references to verte of iow pois nt oun. No clear events or names emerge to identify a coherent news item or人物.

Costly Justice and a Courtroom Banter

In a Tennessee courtroom a judge asked a colored man to speak his mind. He replied that his aim was simple and witty, saying he would pay if struck. The exchange highlighted a tense scene amid a broader, noisy crowd in the magnum of the issue.

Tennessee Benge de Lo Temaseses

Fragmentary note on a spouse request or pledge

Fragment reads My wife was to give and rose with roses and ends abruptly with SA. The unreadable text obscures full meaning, leaving unclear intent or context of the plea or vow and no identifiable names or dates.

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Orrin Mrs. Butler Rule Cohen C. F. Mall the Friendly Church Palmolive Weber The Black H. F. Shaffer Architect Townsend Ridg Wyoming Acme Barber Shop G. A. Frees Prop Center Street St. Mark’s Church C. A. Clendenin Chiropractor Mokler Bldg Casper Hotel W. E. Tubbs Gsper George A, Smith John Duncan Dray Line Just Greene & Company Deoages & Cooger Pelea Nelson Geo. B. Nelson J. H. Huff DRS. Lathrop & Leeper Physicians and Surgeons Ronhbaugh Marion N, Wheeler Townsend Block Wyo Attoneys- At-Law Jun Schnoor F. Craig North Beech St Telephone Black J. E Stewart Lumber Company Walcott St Berry Rooms Cc. H. Garwood Florist P.O C. L. Gillam W. Kocher Schuttler Mitchell Fremont McCormick Sell and Ingtall
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