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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1909
Page
2
A collage of whimsical and political witticisms spans aviation feats, international monarchs, and currency notes. It notes Berlin and London linguistic trends, New York horse cars, Cantons, and a centennial peace draft. It ends with Treasury balance and calls for prudent economy.
The excerpt argues against whipping as a reform method. It contends criminals feel mistreated by harsh sentences and that corporal punishment fortifies resentment toward society. It asserts whipping destroys any remaining self respect and harms rehabilitation after release.
Kansas City Kansas bonds totaling 400000 were sold to Trowbridge and Niver of Chicago at a 15500 premium. The bonds run thirty years and carry a 4.5 percent premium. Also, Little Rock grain concern T Hf Bunch filed for bankruptcy with reported banking involvement around 300000.
The report surveys global issues from pauperism rates in England to a U S banking merger setback in Pittsburg and a note on land trust finance. It covers legal rulings on military courts, telecommunication plans in the Northwest, Ottoman reforms including the red ticket abolition, and a Vermont governor’s death. It also notes Manila piracy rumors, Roosevelt expedition funding, and a Fremont County Pioneer Association constitutional amendment enabling long-term residents to join.
Line by line notes the Wyoming State Fair at Douglas from September 28 to October 1 with large exhibits races and stock show. It highlights entries by Knollin Sheep Commission Company North Robinson Grand Island Neb Forbes Brothers Deckton stock farm Sheridan and an American Shorthorn breeders sale. It mentions judges premiums and preparations aimed at attracting visitors and elevating handicraft displays.
The State Board of Charities and Reforms refers Casper state branch hospital deeds to the attorney general for examination. The deeds were donated under the act that appropriated 22,600 dollars for construction. After deeds pass review, bids for building erection will be advertised.
Alvin Peary, a prosperous carpenter dry farmer, reports a ten thousand dollar oat crop this year. He planted 476 acres, yielding 42 bushels per acre, promising a sizable net after one season. He filled his barns with oats and reportedly moved out of his house to store grain.
Obituary notes the death of Jerry H. Sheehan, owner of a Fremont hotel and prominent figure in Lander history. The fragment also mentions Johnson county taxes, county fairs, and Fremont county example, with scattered data on Weston Albany and other Wyoming counties.
Fragmentary report describes homelessness and demand for housing. Mentions epidemics and a small group of young people affected by infection. Also references brides, money issues, and a winter practice by Newh pany on young wives.
The Laramie Plains line will be completed and operated to Fox Creek fifteen miles from Albany before season’s end. A station to be Foxpark will be established with a post office an agent for the winter and buildings including a commissary hotel bunkhouse erected. The company aims to reach the North Park coal fields by end of next season.
Cheyenne reports the sudden death of Hon. Robert P. Allen known as Bob Allen a leading Iron Mountain cattleman. An immigrant from Scotland he arrived in the early 1880s and built wealth through cattle work and frugal living before starting his own business. He was prominent in Magonfe circles.
Worland residents vote unanimously to bond the school district for 10000 dollars to erect a handsome public school building. Lincoln Townsite Company donates land for the school site and a model educational institution is planned.
The Greybull gas well pipeline to Basin is finished and the city now enjoys gas illumination. Basin residents have spent much to complete the improvement but push ahead with progressive municipal ideas.
A soldier struck Henry Hoffman proprietor of the Capitol Live Stock Statues in Cheyenne, hitting him on the head with a blunt instrument without warning or prior altercation, leaving him severely injured.
Two Proapestive engineers Laftamle Kenneth Gillespie and George Hodgeman plan to travel to Omaha for promotion exams as lective engineers on the york division. Snyder Withen, ex-partner, involved in a murder case. Hodgeman faces first degree murder charges. The report mentions a president and Mrs Merica of Lan le and a return voyage with unclear details.
Limited readable content lists names and places in a partial text. It mentions a year start and a geographic reference, but the full event and context remain unclear. The fragment suggests a local or regional note or notice amid an older newspaper page.
Dialogue centers on a discovery of an earth pole prompting astonishment. Miranda notes the finding with curiosity while Hiram reacts with disbelief. The exchange hints at a larger investigation or puzzle driving the scene.
A Chambersburg man recounts a long battle with eczema starting on his hand and spreading to arms legs and face. He credits relief and eventual cure to Cuticura remedies after doctors failed to stop the condition. The ad includes testimonials and a Boston product notice.
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