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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1914
Page
9
Fragmentary Casper newspaper text notes a post office matter and an act of Congress referenced with a subscription price of 92.00. The readable bits indicate a local government or federal notice published in May.
A Casper dispute over editorial hostility and fairness swirls as The Press defends its growth and integrity against a rival Tribune attack. The piece asserts newspapers must maintain leadership and urges preserving a superintendent role to avert school system decline.
Citizens decry abolition of the Casper superintendent office amid record enrollment and a forecast of rapid growth. The school board defends the act noting two attorneys on the board carefully reviewed relevant laws. Public condemnation is tempered by legal review and local opinion.
Wyoming wool growers receive telegram from Chicago Wool Warehouse Association signaling a 10 percent advance in London sales and an expected rise in U.S. prices. Casper, a major wool shipping point, stands to gain from the favorable outlook for the 1914 season.
The rapid expansion of Casper with more homes and business structures sparks calls to extend the city fire limits by at least one block in all directions. A revision of the ordinance defining five current limits is urged for early city council consideration to protect valuable property.
The article argues Casper will grow into a major western industrial center with oil, rail, and mineral resources driving expansion. It cites Midwest Refining’s takeover, new can factory plans, and anticipated populations of 25 000 to 30 000, while noting water supply, topography, and civic development as key assets.
Prins argues that intangible civic pride underpins material living, influencing sanitation, comfort, and beauty in cities. He urges systematic fostering of this virtue in every hamlet and city to support prudent development despite limited legal remedies.
Casper will be on the baseball map this season as the Industrial club meeting on Monday night approved a semi professional salaried team under the direction of Speedy Swift. The club left the naming to Casper’s ladies, promising an original title reflecting the oil center’s thrift and industrial distinction.
Mrs A Z Hurst heads to her Maslin country ranch for a few days. Han Root seeks treatment at Private hospital for stomach trouble after arriving from Lost Cabin. Congriff and Abbott bank moves into Grand Central corner with possession Monday. Former State Geologist from Cheyenne and Harry Hinds visit for oil interests. Morris and Uneapher sell South Side Market to W I Brown Crawford Produce Co. Chas Uneapher to stay as manager. building not included. Architect Shaffer drafts plans for a brick two story rooming house on North Durbin Street by W T Carmon with fifty rooms. Miss Laverna Rose Smith and Jobo P Grover wed at Methodist parsonage. they will live in Butler addition. Karl Hoyle sold Ford touring car to F I Kerry. also to W D Rhoades and J Dyke of Salt Creek. Hoyle expects another Ford car soon. Ron A Hurd, sporting goods dealer, cited for speeding by Maria Jones. allowed to proceed with permit. News from Leacington, Kent recalls Spear’s setback and Ne trome County Kiet rie Co matters. Casper ties into revival efforts.
The May Roberts company presented The Adventuress at the Iris theater to a capacity audience. Miss Roberts portrayed the scheming Adventuress with strong support from a capable cast. The troupe leaves east for Midates and will return for three shows March 11 and 18 and March 1. The program also includes The Sweetest Girl in Pinté and The Judge and the Girl with a colored mammy role. Harry Allen will perform parodies including The Tale of the Peregrine.
J. P Mullard at the State hospital with pneumonia threats. Mrs. Childers of Alcora underwent a delicate operation at the private hospital Wednesday. Work resumed on the Dalton Young and Smith blocks. J. A. Tort of Riverton en route home from St. Joseph, Missouri. Willet to Aurora to enter cafe business. Fred Parsons leaves for Dykes to visit parents for six weeks. Lewis Kistler at private hospital with dislocated end. A mishap at Standard Mill when an iron pipe fell injuring a man on Second Avenue. O'Connor plans an eight room bungalow on South Beech Street with Larsen and Jorgenson handling contract. M. C. Dutton leaves Midwest Oil for an ice cream factory venture. noted trends during Casper residence.
Lewin and Serer of vers are set to discuss safety topics at the Methodist church event next Sunday. The program titled Questions Asked in Our Affairs aims to address community concerns and share practical guidance.
Several smallpox cases have appeared in Casper and nearby over the last two weeks. Case notes include Mrs L A Moyd eight miles from town taken to the pest house. W W Jobson from Keat Falls Mont and Holy ert Avery from Greeley Colo were also confined in the pest house. Dr Leeper urges vaccination and preventative measures for Casper residents.
After the show last evening three supper parties were held at the Rhinoceros Club. Prof La Meath hosted guests including Myrtle Spean Eileen Sullivan Kathleen Mara Helen Mietile Rice Smith Helle Irwin and Giteon Wed Mee Woo Carter. Carter entertained Hosmer Haskina and Mears. Other hosts included Carney Petersen Wooty Staley and John Evans Geo Campbell with guests Nichols Lewis Olen and KK W Johnson.
L G McManus, popular representative of Victor Rafe and Lowk Co, visits town this week to greet friends and promote burglar proof safes. His appearance is noted as a potential trigger for readers to consider safety measures, as the salesman’s demeanor is cited as a key factor in customer caution.
A historical notice describes a sewing bee hosted at Mae Wie tailed’s Park Avenue home. Guests named Veneta, Treveth, and Tripeny responded to an invitation for an afternoon of sewing and socializing with small prizes.
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