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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1913
Page
3
A party of American civil and mining engineers journey from the Texas border to Mexico City then by narrow gauge to Puebla and Oaxaca. They observe Puebla’s markets, Tehuacan Springs, local peons, timber camps, and the rugged highlands including Mishuatian.
The report outlines Confederate gains near Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville in Virginia, Union withdrawals to the Rappahannock, and multiple skirmishes and captures. It notes Vallandigham’s arrest, Port Hudson bombardment, and Jackson’s death, with broader war activity across Mississippi, Arkansas, and Florida.
A garbled reflection references Europe after a long period of unrest and hints at questions of blood and identity. The text is incomplete and lacks clear facts or events to anchor a fuller summary.
The text hints at a girl in Chelsea with a quiet birthday at a Georgian house while many crowds send telegrams and gifts. It describes Eilen Terry as incorrigible, snapping her Rugers at the pace of years and outwitting Father Time with a joking dismissal like Tut tut.
A fragment describes a method for carrying matches on a person to keep them dry. It mentions immersion and safety precautions, then notes a molded cake or loaf formed with four items hatched from the process. The passage is unclear and mostly focused on experimental details.
Text fragment mentions early marriages in Nepal and arranged unions. It references brides and societal expectations but is incomplete. No clear individuals, dates, or organizations are identifiable from the readable portion.
Fragmentary text shows Mrs Newedd asking for a telegram about a cooking correspondence course. Dialogue includes unusual spelling and garbled names, with reference to oven and urgent communication. Content is unclear and partially unreadable.
An advertisement from United Shoe Machinery Co of Boston explains leasing machines to help new shoe manufacturers, claiming fair terms and equal treatment for all, arguing the system supports small and prosperous factories, while big rivals dislike it. A humorous exchange about family history closes the piece.
A vintage ad promotes Cuticura Soap and Ointment as the best treatment for itching scalps dandruff and falling hair. It describes scalp application methods including partings and a pillow covering then recommends shampooing with Cuticura Soap and hot water. Also mentions a free sample offer with the 32 page Skin Book and Boston address. The piece ends with a short college professor anecdote.
The Rev Edmund Bealop of Wigton Pennsylvania suffered dropsy for a year with swollen limbs cold hands and feet and fatigue. After using Dodds Kidney Pills his swelling diminished and he regained strength. He confirms ongoing faith in the remedy and invites correspondence and free promotional materials from Dodds Medicine in Buffalo New York.
Fragmentary lines show a relationship tension where one partner admits a need for money, abruptly shifting the tone from romance to financial obligation amid a honeymoon setting. No further concrete details or names are readable in the text.
A teacher asked a pupil to compare adjectives and adverbs after a lesson on reasons. The boy’s reply humorously labeled the degrees: positive, comparative, farther, superlative, ending with “Grandfather.”
An advertisement extols Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepoin as an effective overnight remedy for constipation and related ailments. It claims quick relief, non groaning sleep, and broad use among former invalids, with sizes priced at fifty cents or one dollar. Readers are offered a free sample by mail from Dr. W. Caldwell in Monticello, TH.
The text sketches a father and son banter about time and money with pun laden exchanges. A coroner visit appears briefly followed by a scene on Grace a six year old describing head ache and a doctor examining her pulse amid a jumble of odd phrases and product names.
A homemaker describes a DIY food screen created with a pine box cut into two half circles, three ends sealed with quarter round, and a wire screen tacked over the frame. A small handle is attached for lifting, allowing multiple items to fit under the screen.
A reformed burglar, humorously speaking to a reporter, hints that under poor circumstances he would be a candidate for another term. The remark is noted by a judge, illustrating a wry, nonchalant tone about his past crime and future prospects.
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