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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1911
Page
4
Hon. Frank W. Mondell argues that parcels post lowers express rates and aids local merchants by enabling cheap prompt delivery for goods not in stock. He notes express firms would still carry perishable items and long shipments, but parcels post would force overall rate reductions and benefit communities through wider service.
The discussion argues that small city merchants would gain most from parcels post by cutting express charges and enabling cross border use. It notes Mexico already has parcels post and questions U S rules allowing four pound limits at 16 cents per pound versus 11 pounds at 12 cents in Mexico. Mr Mondell seeks change.
A legislature bill aims to eject intoxicated passengers from trains. Complications include ticket refunds and enforcement details. Railroads lobby for passage, noting day coach drinking and proposing measures like emoker detours or even on-train mini-jails with crew as enforcers.
Dr. Bostwick reports 32 births and 7 deaths from July 1 1910 to January 1 1911 in the district including Alva Forest Tower New Haven and Hulett. He notes difficulty tracing marriages, with the count under a hundred, and invites comparison if another district in the state can match the ratio.
The text argues for a bounty on elk after noting a law lets license holders kill two elk plus one more with another license. It laments past extermination in the area and questions why a bounty, not current privileges, isn’t adopted.
The Spearfish Daily Caravan, a few months old, died a natural death on the 6th. It stood for community upbuilding while it was in publication, a rugged spirit uncommon in small town papers.
The official census lists Gillette 448 residents, Sundance 281 residents, and Moorcroft 178 residents across three incorporated Crook County towns.
The Census Bureau release shows a total incorporated town population of 65 315. Leading towns include Cheyenne 11320 Cody 1332 Casper 2639 Laramie 8231 Rock Springs 5778 Sheridan 8408 and Rawlins 4256 with many others ranging from under 100 to about 11 thousand.
The piece argues the true sissy is one who fears ridicule and fails to do right despite pressure. It condemns bullies but says real nerve is doing what is right in the face of mockery, while the cowardice lies in yielding to taunts and wrong acts. Source cites that the real sissy lacks nerve to brave criticism.
A fine batch of new postcards has just arrived at Bear Lodge Pharmacy, showcasing assorted designs for customers and collectors to browse and purchase.
A set of keys is missing with a reward offered to the finder upon returning them to the Globe office. The note seeks the keys’ owner to claim the reward.
A local advertisement from Bear Lodge Pharmacy promises quality under the Pure Food and Drugs Act. It asserts customer satisfaction with a guarantee and offers their line of goods for immediate purchase.
Gunderson, an agent, promotes Firemen’s Fund of San Francisco as a strong U.S. insurer. Farm properties can be insured at minimum rates with a pledges to inspect property upon request.
The system promotes low cost reading through a national program. Visitors are encouraged to drop in and learn how the library makes books affordable for all, with emphasis on making reading financially accessible.
The 1910 census shows growing consumer demand for farm products outpacing producer numbers. Advances in machinery can’t close the farmer gap, and food consumption is rising globally faster than production. Agriculture should remain a strong, rising business for decades.
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