Sun Causes Bighead Disease in Westward Sheep Flocks
The sun is blamed for bighead in sheep across western flocks. Property owners are urged not to contract this disease, which is causing losses in the region.
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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1914
Page
1
The sun is blamed for bighead in sheep across western flocks. Property owners are urged not to contract this disease, which is causing losses in the region.
Dr. H J Frederick of Utah Experiment Station explains that the sheep disease big head is caused by climate and management rather than a local factor. Avoid driving sheep in hot sun after cold nights and seek shade to prevent illness. if symptoms appear, rest and cooling can limit damage and many animals recover within hours.
The article advises emollients such as vaseline or olive oil applied to swollen heads, rest and shade, and limiting movement during heat. It warns against scarifying or cutting open swellings as it increases infection risk and death, recommending calm handling and cooling strategies to prevent losses.
W A Chowning began work on a new bungalow in the Butler addition for Phil Johnson. The project price is stated between 65 500 and 4 000 dollars. Out of respect for Phil Johnson’s feelings no mention of a future wedding or similar event will be made.
Gilbert Woolf Curley Stater and Dr Gelsande took a late night automobile trip after a doctor received a hurry-up call from Lost Cabin. Al Denner suffered gastritis and overdosed on medicine. he was brought back to a dangerous weak state and required the following day to recover before leaving. The party returned to Casper early Sunday morning.
Willetts departed for Aurora Illinois last week to pursue case work. Fred D Hammond traveled to Douglas on business tied to the Rumgarner murder case. J J Dumber Salt Creek postmaster visited Casper and called at the Pnes office. Greta Wagner left for Lincoln Nebraska to visit relatives. W B Aniland of Douglas stopped in Casper en route from Thermoplie to discuss a proposed creamery along the Chicago and Northwestern and Burlington routes. Mrs W L Carter wife of Loyal Order of Moose organizer plans to open an art store at Grand Central hotel on West Second Avenue with fittings being installed. Business is expected to start early next month.
Ed Johnson arrested last week at Wheatland and brought to Casper on horse stealing plea. Judge C K Winter sentenced Johnson to 12 to 15 months in the state penitentiary. Also on the same train Sheriff Jesse Sheffner carried highway robbery convicts Tom Watkins 6 to 9 years Chas Conway 1 to 2 years and John Amburger 1 to 2 years from Hot Springs county.
O. Baker of Edgemont, claiming ties to a Pennsylvania oil magnate, visited Casper and sought leases on 13 000 acres along Mason Creek and Black Flats. He suggested a new railroad from Casper through the Black Hills to Belle Fourche, tied to Chicago and Northwestern interests, with capital reportedly arranged.
Excavation begins at southeast corner Center street and Fourth avenue for a three story modern apartment building. The structure will measure 42 ft on Center Street and 182 ft along Fourth avenue with a basement and full residential use, no stores or offices planned. Construction contract anticipated on or about April first.
E. Orchard, who spent the winter in Denver and Los Angeles, has returned to Casper the first of the week and will likely spend the summer there.
N E Voogh and W Giles plan a first class restaurant in the MecClure building named Usfe LaVogue. They intend to keep the establishment open night and day and cater to patrons after performances.
A party from the Midwest Oil Co plant arrived Tuesday evening in the ant o with Mr Snookem owner Mesars Taylor Boyd Clyde Brown Miss Newrome and a lady friend. They came from the wells to attend the dance, stopped at the Occidental for June at 1 o clock, visited the armory dance, and planned to return for Kaycee dance then be home for business by 7 Wednesday morning. Buffalo Volee.
Johnson's candy remains consistently fresh at Sebuste Bros Confectionery. The shop emphasizes quality and traditional preparation to attract local sweet lovers.
John Gill owner of the Casper Soda Lakes visited last week to push rail shipment via nearby lines. A proposed wagon bridge across the Platte north of town was rejected for now by the county commissioners. If built, Gill Soda Co would erect a large Casper warehouse to store and ship increasing soda lake production.
Governor How appointed W J Seehbohm of Pravant as the new state game warden to succeed Dan C Hudson who resigned after becoming U S marshal. Seehbohm, longtime game department assistant, will base at Lander and protect elk. Residence Grovant lies near the game country.
The Midland Lyceum Course closed with Hill Hone presenting original compositions and provoking hearty laughter for nearly two hours at the Ris Theatre Monday. Mr Bone drew strong applause for his humor and originality. Organizers are praised for bringing such attractions to Casper. Next winter will feature Redpath Lyceum with musical numbers.
Drilling has resumed on the Balathe well in Casper suburbs after a temporary suspension. The well, begun months ago, was leased to a firm that abandoned the project. Fred Salathe leads a double shift to rim the well and install heavier casing in preparation for drilling to greater depth.
Mrs Geo Rhoades of 520 East Third avenue entertained many friends at a Wednesday needle party. Guests brought their work and spent an afternoon creating and finishing article. a luncheon followed. Attending were Mesdames Wilson McDonald Greive Wall Svendsen Nicolaysen Speas Crawford Green Norris Byer Parsons Leeper Detrich Mills Troughold Winning and Miss Eda Hervig. Rollie Lloyd, recently at Newcastle helping his father on a new armory, returned to Jasper Sunday. Mr Lloyd Sr will stay about a month to finish the building.
Mrs. Tom Lambe is exonerated by the coroner after Zeb Dumgarner's death in Douglas. County Attorney files informations against Mel Lambe Thomas Lambe and George Lambe for conspiracy in the death and first degree murder. Preliminary examination set before Judge O'Brien tomorrow as Casper attorney Fred D. Hammond represents the Lambes in a major county case.
Jesse McGennety and Stella Misters were married at the residence of Mr and Mrs Wm Misters east Fourth avenue Sunday at 2 pm Rev John Morrison Dickey officiating. McGennety works at a refinery and the couple will reside in Casper.
The Casper high school season includes seventeen games with eleven boys and six girls. Boys went seven home and four away with eight wins. losses to Athletics Wind River Indians and Cheyenne high. Girls played six games, winning five, and achieved strong high school game records. Charles Hamilton, Nebraska laundryman, seeks site for a steam laundry plant in the city.
State funds to equip and maintain Armory for Company H of the third regiment National Guard. W C Giles circulates a petition to enlist sixty one men including fifty eight enlisted and three officers for a three year state service. Giles has already 50 names and aims to finish soon.
The remains of Joseph E Bin died suddenly at the OT refinery Phrereday were shipped to Cheyenne Saturday for burial with funeral services scheduled for 2 oclock Monday. He leaves a widow a sister Mrs Helen Armstrong of Chicago and a brother Chas F Murrin of Cheyenne. Born January 2 1872 at Ft Washakie Wyoming he lived in Cheyenne and Denver and worked as a steam fitter. He was a member of South Side lodge No 121 Knights of Pythias Denver Broadway camp No 158 WO W Denver Council 215 Loyal League.
Rev R R Hopton united John A Parker and Mrs Mary Franklin on Sunday morning. The couple left for Custer South Dakota to reside. Hugh L Patton, recently removed as U S marshal for Wyoming, arrived in Casper after handing duties to his successor. Mrs Patton and Miles Irma stay in Cheyenne through the term.
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