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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1911
Page
4
The Casper Press notes shock in Watash over women hosting a harem party wearing revealing skirts. Boys disrupted the gathering as details of the fad spread, while critics blame fashion driven frivolity for social decay.
A poemina style memory of a homestead dugout on a western prairie. The speaker cherishes his claim as a humble home shared with his wife and children, comparing it to more costly houses yet valuing happiness, peace, and family over wealth.
Sheridan HM returning from Canada recalls vast wind problems and poor land quality in Alberta. He claims no quarter section there could satisfy him for settlement, noting poultrymen must secure flocks against gales and local conditions drive residents away.
A large crowd filled the grounds as many athletes competed at the meet. Eugene Dunn and Wilton Weeks led sprint wins while Victor Mokler claimed multiple events including the long jump and hurdles. Other top placements came from Gene Dunn, Arthur Davidson, and Chester Bryan as teams from grammar and freshmen groups posted notable times and distances.
Weather and market notes describe harsh winter conditions with temperatures well below zero and frozen ground hindering spring crops. Real estate and railroad boosters push land sales, while residents react to inflated offers and a volatile boom-bust cycle.
An undefined hardware ad offers a complete plumbing fixtures set including bath tub nickel plated pipes faucet tank water closet lavatory sink and range boiler for cash at Henning's with Robrbaugh and Landry guaranteeing each installed item and inviting calls to 30 Black Blackmor Block for plumbing and heating jobs.
White horse about 1500 pounds branded 10 sought for return to John F M Beal at Powder River. Notice from Sheepmen advertising buck herd on Deer Creek Park ranch with good range ample water rate 15 cents per head monthly best care guaranteed. Ad dress B O Riggin Box Elder Wyoming.
A $250 reward is offered for the return to these offices of a dark Persian Lamb muft lost between Casper and Douglas along the wagon road.
One mouse colored saddle horse with four white stocking feet is missing in Kaycee Wyoming. Branded 7 on left shoulder and a $10 reward offered for information leading to recovery. Contact H C Timmerman.
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