, 1923-02-11

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and pleasure resorts of the &C
which nature has spread her re-
sources in the county is assurance
that with the development OF these
natural resources. Thermopolls will
become one OF the great msnufactur-
ing and Industrial centers OF tho
west.
Almost every mineral hat enters
into the composition of earth is to
be found in Hot Springs county. Coal,
oil. natural gas. gypsum, carbon
black, sulphur. fire n paving brick
clay alum all in great quantities, and
n number of others, including gold, IN
traces.
It is the belief Of many that gold
IS to be found in Hot Springs county
in paying quantities, and Just now
work is beginning in Wind River can
yon. five miles south OF Thermopolis
10 test out h quantity n quality
of gold known to be there.
Until these natural are
developed the greatest asset of Their
mopolis is the mineral hot springs 10.
Gated on the state reserve. across the
Big Horn river from the town.
Within the past few years many
thousands OF dollars have been cx.
pended in identifying and improving
the state reserve on which the
springs arc located. What was n few
years ago a desolate looking place
where only Indians came to take ad.
vantage Of the waters for drinking
and bathing purposes has developed
into one Of the garden spots OF Wyo'
ming.
For the benefit of thousands who
are coming every year to breathe the
pure mountain air, to leave their
cares behind. to take tho wonderful
baths, to ride horseback, to tramp
the hills, to relax to do away with
their ailments or prevent themselves
from becoming invalids there nave
been many fine hotels, apartment
and rooming houses provided. Here
It 10 possible to consult your own
purse in your method of living.
The high hills by which Thermop.
oils IS surrounded keep back the
winds of the mountains and the eli
mate is ever delightful. There are no
hard storms during the most severe
winters and in summer the weather
is Ever cool and refreshing. Thus
Thermopolis becomes one Of the Lead
ing all.the.year'round pleasure and
health resorts of the west with the
prospect of soon rivaling some Of the
older resorts OF the kind.
Thermopolis hot spring Is n OF
the most beautiful cities. With a pop
ulation Of less than 5000 the town
has the Importance OF an eastern city
of 7 5000 or 100000. Thousands of
visitors como annually seeking and
finding health .and pleasure. Locat'
ed in one of earth's dlmples made by
Il smile of nature as the site for
ThermopolIs was created. nature evil
IDENTIFY believed she had solved the
riddle of human ills and performed a
miracle by which the days of man
could be heightened upon earth and
his journey through life made more
pleasant.
Hero there are wide streets and
with driveways on either
side. green spots between where there
is rest for the weary and drinking
fountains for those who thirst. The
branches Of great cottonwood trees
spread themselves over the walks and
their leaves and limbs join hands in
their affectlonate work of keeping
the earth cool.
MoGern business blocks and bank
ing buildings: beautiful homes with
wonderful lawns, flowers and trees;
shaded breathing spots and public II.
braryi fine churches and theaters,
opel air dancing pavilions; hot min.
eral plunges. All Of these are enjoy.
cd in comfort, for in summer the
days are never hot and the nights are
always cool.
There are four hot water mineral
springs. The Big Spring furnishes
most of h water for the lakes and
falls and is used freely by those suf.
fering from ailments Of the skin and
blood, rheumatism, etc. The waters
OF Black Sulphur Spring and White
Sulphur Spring have different tests
many claiming to receive best results
from one or the other.
There are numerous springs of hot
water which may be seen bubblIng I'm
in the Big Horn river and one mon.
ster spring at the very edge of the
river, located a short distance from
the other HprIngs. tho analysis OF
which is said to show more medicinal
qualities than any other hot water in
the world.
The analysis OF the water on the
state reserve shows as follows:
Grams Grams
per Liter per Gal.