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Newspaper
Encampment Record
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
11
The article outlines doily sets for Christmas gifts, heavy printed cotton with floral patterns, crocheted edging in colored mercerized cotton, and various sizes from large 18 inch center pieces to small plate and cup pieces. It also describes a baby basket with pink satin ribbon, paper rope, and inside bags for grooming items and baby care essentials, creating a stylish, practical present.
Cozy bedroom slippers and wooden shoe trees are highlighted as welcome Christmas gifts for all ages. The article describes knitted gray and light brown slippers with rose decorations and satin ribbons, plus leather soles and ankle extensions. Wooden shoe trees with satin ribbons, gold toe paint, and optional rose embellishments for women are shown as practical gifts.
A bath basket is presented as a perfect gift for the youngest child. The article highlights a pretty basket large enough to hold bath essentials and emphasizes its appeal as a family favorite and practical present for a baby.
Two easy to make waste bags suit bedrooms. One bag features a silk or cretenne top with brass corner rings, a movable wooden frame, and a foldable stand. The second uses printed Japanese cotton with two embroidery hoops, tassels, and cord hangers for suspension. Japanese prints offer bold color and artistic appeal.
In a light exchange the humorist’s companion asks for copy on hand as Christmas nears. He replies he believes he has some but questions the purpose noting chestnuts to stuff the turkey. The banter highlights holiday readiness and newsroom wit.
Mr Growcher muses on trimming a Christmas tree this year and suggests consulting his wife. She likely would push for a costly option such as a Russian gable.
In Athens the Crown Council adjourned as ministers from France Britain Russia and Italy announced the Entente will accept six batteries of mountain artillery instead of ten and proceed with immediate delivery. Casualties were estimated up to 200 with an Italian legation employee said to be fatally wounded.
President Wilson issued a wireless flash that illuminated the Statue of Liberty in bright light over New York, marking a ceremonial display of modern technology. The event highlighted the capstone of national pride and optimism in the era of wireless achievements.
Carranza troops regain control of Chihuahua City as Villa flees westward. Gen. Osuna restores telegraph to the border and trains run to Jimines. Gen. Morgula advances north from Torreon and defeats Villa forces in the district.
The Cripple Creek district produced 75 628 tons in November with an average value of 16 54 per ton. Gross bullion reached 1 251 256 dollars, per mill reports.
Oatman Combination drifts extend east and west on the 500 foot level as various mines in Globe and Tank Pass pursue new development. The Old Dominion smelter at Globe yields about 45 tons copper daily while Cobrita mine near Salome prepares for large scale production. Arizona Butte’s Stockton hill depth drive hits promising ore 330 feet in. Stamps at Silver Bar begin test runs after six months, Sunnyside mine at Eureka ships substantial tonnage, and Silverton district mines stay active with twenty shipments. Engleville near Trinidad to reopen. United Gold Mines Units 400 acres Cripple Creek stay on dividend basis. Alma district in Park county surges with rich ore shipments averaging $100 per ton.
New Mexico reports rising mining prominence in Scholle Valencia county with a new camp. Carl Isle in Grant county sees renewed activity as workers return to the Carlisle mine. Socorro Milling Co. reports a 820 pounds gold and silver bullion clean-up from 2000 tons ore. International Co-Operative Holding Co. forms in Las Cruces with 250000 capital, acquiring Mexican properties. Chino Copper Co. at Santa Rita profits from new drilling grounds. Hearst pit area south yields two acres with ore body 800 to 600 feet thick at 1.33 to 1.5 percent copper.
A bulk listing of cattle prices by class including steers and cows with hay fed and grassers, plus veal calves and breeding stock. Also shows feed lot values and a detailed hay and grain market table with Denver F.O.B. prices for Colorado and Nebraska upland and second bottom, Timothy and Alfalfa, straw, wheat, oats, corn, bran, flour, eggs, butter, and selected fruits and vegetables.
Miscellaneous market notes list prices for silver, lead, copper, and tin concentrates. Quotations show per 100 pounds for lead and zinc, copper at about 30 624 dollars total, and tungsten concentrates priced around 16 to 17 per unit. Crude ores 60 percent valued between 15 and 17 dollars, with other grades cited.
The report lists cotton futures in New York with December 20 20, January 20 35, March 20 76, May 20 76 and October Middling upland at 20 46, reflecting daily market quotations and price points for each contract.
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