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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1909
Page
6
A quirky Casper Press page mixes aviation dreams with social notes and international rumors. It muses on flying machines, weather and droughts, Spain’s revolt rumor, Cuba land scandals, and Pittsburgh debt judgments while mocking manners and era anxieties.
A pragmatic critic argues that criminals require discipline and deterrence rather than sentimentality. She claims women on the ground bring firmness and practical approach to law enforcement, countering the belief that criminals need merely mothering guidance.
A garbled report suggests concerns over imperial navigation and monopoly control. It hints that investors are wary and that other nations may limit support, slowing at least some overseas participation.
From all sources William H. Wood postmaster at Stonney Ky was arrested for missing several thousand dollars. A process to make pure alcohol from sawdust is reported by the Chicago Record Herald. James J Hill of the Great Northern targets a 62 hour reduction in Chicago to Seattle rail time as Western lines face a campaign.
The notice states that every U S state governor and Mexican governor will be invited to El Paso for a Presidents meeting on October 16. It also reports various unrelated items including a Toledo train death and other assorted society notes.
A London syndicate including Bank of London and Peru and Baring Brothers is reported to have acquired about 1.6 million dollars worth of Electric Tram and Electric Lighting Company of Lima bonds on favorable terms. Also noted, Ballinger would turn newly acquired polar lands into forest reserves, likely linking them to Alaska. A Taft motor-escort incident in Newbury saw four constables briefly detain the president. July imports and exports rose, with seven month totals up sharply. interior figures show 45,000,000 acres designated for entry under an enlarged homestead act across several western states.
Big Horn county sheep owners protest government quarantine rules forcing dipping and inspection for lip and leg disease before shipping to markets. A meeting with government officials is planned to seek relief, citing losses and declining range feed.
A timid confession unfolds as Alfred struggles to reveal his love to a cautious companion. He jokes of heart trouble and hesitates to act, while she questions and taunts him before shifting to a game of checkers.
A mother recounted a boiling grease scald injury to her baby on a South Shields street. After first aid and a week with a doctor, she used three boxes of Cuticura Ointment and recovered with no scar. The account includes an English grammar anecdote about Hetty and her uncle.
The article argues food purity is crucial and lauds Quaker Scotch Oats as a model of cleanliness and quality. It highlights thorough husk and speck removal and promotes large family packs as best value and convenience.
A vignette from Everybody’s Magazine portrays Aunt Anne, an older Black woman, discussing her shoe size in the kitchen while the young house daughter notes the enormous feet. Aunt Anne explains she usually wears ninees but these are twelves, claiming they hurt her.
An old advertisement promotes CAETORIA as a trusted remedy for infants and children. It claims the product has been in use for over a certain period and guarantees safety and reliability for young patients. The copy emphasizes brand consistency and longstanding familiarity.
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