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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1909
Page
7
An illustrated survey presents three leading winter hat shapes the picture hat back roll brim and turban with crown height variations. Details describe velvet beaver felt and velvet trims with ribbons flowers wings feathers and beaded bands, praising fit durability and practicality for discerning wearers.
A concise description of a stylish autumn hat featuring black alk fabric lined with black velvet, a turned crown at the back, and a soft crown of fine black net.
A fragmented note describes three hive colors including deep marine shade and Prussian blue with a mention of Japialasull. The text then hints at an upcoming summer exodus and mallinare preparations for birds, but the passage is garbled and incomplete.
New garnitures feature seed pearls pearl beads and tiny clear beads on chiffon trimming at ten per yard with pearl collars valued at least sixteen. Valenciennes lace enhances satin overskirts with slight gathers at the curves. Beads adorn the corsage to fit the cuirasse creating a rich season’s feature.
Market prices list beef steers and cows with grain and grass categories, hogs and sheep quotes, and grain prices. A note reports the Arkansas River Power Company's project in Freemont county for a 45 mile flume and four power plants costing 2.5 million dollars, plus an overview of Hampshire Down sheep awards at the Seattle Exposition and Casper asbestos developments with several local companies forming to mine and market asbestos.
A powerful hurricane strikes Key West Florida leaving extensive property damage and looting reported across the city. Officials urge caution as recovery and security efforts begin.
The Florida hurricane decimates Key West with $2 million in damage, martial law proclaimed, and troops sought. Over 100 vessels at sea or wrecked, factories damaged, and looting declared. city struggles under 100 mph winds and mass destruction.
Mary Harriman widow of Edward H Harriman is said to control a fortune valued at about 300 million dollars. The railroad magnate left large sums to children and relatives before his death leaving the widow with 267 million as her share.
Minneapolis financier T B Walker asserts J J Hill favors extending the Burlington railroad to San Francisco rather than a direct northward line from San Francisco. He quotes Hill saying an extension to the city from the Cheyenne or Guernsey branch would be advantageous.
A severe tornado hit western Cuba early Monday, the most damaging since October 1906. In Havana, many small buildings were torn down or unroofed. Five people were killed and about twenty five injured as the storm wrought extensive damage across the area.
In a brief exchange the wife accuses her husband of not being truthful about finances before marriage. He replies that he was well off then but did not realize it, prompting a collision over small expenditures post marriage. The dialogue highlights friction over money and perception of wealth.
A Pittsburgh man recalls severe scalp scaling after typhoid fever two years earlier. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, his scalp cleared and hair thickened, with a note dated May 7 and 21, 1908. The fragment also includes miscellaneous ads and a Capitol registration anecdote.
A Henry Savage Landor, the Eng ibeh explorer, targets the south pole soon. He argues Shackleton failed due to a large expedition and favors a small, hardy caravan lightly equipped. Rumors say he may use an airship for the mission.
Mia Matilda Holtert of Providence says Allen's Foot-Ease gave lasting relief for sore tired feet. Sold by all Druggists for 6 cents. ask today.
A humorous exchange warns of Mise Gaddle being in everybody's business while a cheeky ad coyly promotes Pettit's Eye Salve for irritated eyes. The dialogue riffs on sales talk and social snooping, ending with a playful quip about perception and eyesight.
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