14 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Laramie County Times
Location
Wheatland, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1905
Page
1
Printers Ink recounts Jim George P Rowell's first and only libel suit against a newspaper. He advises that suing for libel is costly and often fruitless unless there is a solid foundation for the charges. He warns against expecting courts to repair damaged reputations without real fault.
An editor offers maxims to sustain editors and papers including paying promptly, advertising liberally, sending full news, and writing clearly. The quip notes readers and editors are fallible, and jokes that “Wead people” never err. It closes with a reminder that no one is perfect.
A local merchant claims superiority over mail order houses in five buyer points quality price prompt service courteous treatment and value to home institutions. He argues catalogue houses rely on bait bargains seconds and high freight and advertising costs to win patrons. Community interests favor the home merchant over the city catalogue supplier as boomerang.
One fare for the round trip offered for travel on the Colorado and Southern during the holiday period. Sale dates are December 23 24 25 and January 1 with return allowed up to and including January 2.
McCutcheon and Reale urge immediate action as they have time to drill one more well for your water needs. They claim consistent success and encourage you to schedule now to secure drilling services.
Town items include Rodstrom’s photo buttons and Pioneer Pharmacy gifts while Wheatland Hardware lists tents tepees and tarps. Community mentions cover Kern notes on potato sellers Miller & Son and ranch foreman Homer Payne visiting town Thursday.
Advertises opportunities for local correspondents within thirty miles of Wheatland. Promises free stationery postage and commissions on new subscriptions. Invites readers to visit Tie Lanamie County Times or write at once.
The text describes a bizarre season of year entry ritual for printing office visitors. It instructs to advance to the door, provide name and address, and reveal years owed for the paper. A fake countersign and a 10 bill are involved before meeting the editor who allegedly approves with a vague pledge and a receipt.
The Overland Limited collided with a freight train between Green River and Reel Springs last Thursday morning. The wreck killed at least nine and injured many. fire broke out among the cars of ties at the front of the freight, spreading to the passenger train. Named dead include Frank A. Peterson and J. F. Philippar of Cheyenne James Brink and T. S. Smith of Rawlins Curly Stitzer of Ogden and Frank McKenna of Omnlin. Blame remains uncertain though the freight conductor is suspected.
JOR Boyer challenges the Cheyenne CoB Oo basketball team to a pane with date and place to be named. Boyer promotes a fast squad likely to test Cheyenne, with players Jr. Boser TW. Nicodemus Wilson Meilenke Solin Hollingsworth and Ross Lathert on the roster.
A box supper at Muir school house Saturday night drew a large crowd and proved enjoyable. Proceeds donated to decorate the Christmas tree.
Old-time dance event planned for Christmas night at Goodrich Hall on December 25. Admission promises good music and a lively evening with social dancing and festive atmosphere.
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