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, 1923-02-01
BUILDING last
MONTH TOTALS
$4,000 HERE
Prediction for Big Year
Bone Out by Permits
for FIRST Month.

Augurtng n Of the heaviest years
In building in the history of the CITY,
the total building permits in Casper
FOR the month of january AMOUNT 10
$4,000. This is particularly favor.
able compared with the same month
a year g when the total wa only
S7f,6 The permits for last month
reached a total Of only SIS 900.
OF the Il permits for the month,
~ were for new buildings, the largest
OF which is the $4,000 Office building
md warehouse TO be built by the
FriokReid Supply company on the
lot at the rear OF the public library.
The second largest building is a two
story brick and tile apartment house
TO cost $4,000 and TO be built by Ray
Marshall Ct the northeast corner Of
Midwest and South David street.
, 1923-02-01
So BeLOw Zero
Causes ShiDer
In Los Angeles

Los ANGELES. Cal, Feb. L.
Los Angeles awakened after its
coolest night in Is years, the Their
mometer Mt the weather bureau
registering a low mark of 36 de.
grees while the environs were lower,
Pomona reported rs degrees and
mount Wilson Is.
There was ice in and around the
city, and frost in many places gave
appearance of n blanket of snow.
The southern California citrus crop
was saved by clouds over the citrus
belt.
, 1923-02-01
RUPERT HUGHES FILM,
GIMME IS SPARKLING
COMEDY DRAMA, REPORT

Here's that interchangeable author
and playwright, Rupert Hughes, com.
ing along with another of his great
screen successes, "Gimme." which
will be shown for the first time in
Casper at the America theater TO.
morrow and Saturday. It's comedy
this time. of the Dangerous Curve
Ahead" type-comedy merry and
sparkling, but mingled with heart
appeal. too. In other words, It's a
trus-to-life picture of the domestic
adventures and misadventures of any
everyday husband and wife.
The problem OF this particular
couple involves that highly important
question in modern society of a wife's
economic status. Must she be totally
dependent on her husband for
pocket money-to say nothing OF
food. clothing n shelter7 It's a
problem that has caused many a mat.
rimoniai baruue 10 founder. But ms a
problem It has its good points, for It
furnished Mr.. Hughes and his wife.
who colaborated on the story, fine
photopiay material.
Fanny Daniels, armed with an ador>
Able smile and a diploma from the
CHICAGO schooA Of Applied Design,
oomes TO New York to seek n Job,
Her good Iooles and her smile as well
as her diploma help her in finding
one. and in a short time she is es.
fabiiHhed at a COOS salary as assistant
TO a fashionable decorator. Lambert
by name. Enter as a prospective
customer Mrs. Ferris, and in her
TRAN Mr.. Clinton Ferris. her son.
brought along for the purpose of
-k--- -
and Miss Kingsley. approved by Mrs.
Ferris as a future daughter.in-law law,
but not by Mr.. Ferris as a future
wife.
Tho new assistant is called into con.
Euitation by Lambert; and Mr.. Clinton
Ferris suddenly finds himself hope
lessly in love, but not with Miss
Kingsley. II isn't very many weeks
before Fanny Daniels has given up
her job and is answering to the name
of Mrs. Clinton Ferris.
But Fanny's married life begins
with a dreadful secret. She is in
debt TO her former employer TO the
extent of $500. borrowed in order to
purchase an adequate trousseau.
Lambert. however. who is quite I'M
awar Of Fanny's marriage, is given
10 understand Il Is needed on account
of sickness at home.
Mrs. Ferris, Disappearing Of her
new daughter-inlaw. has thrown
young Clinton upon his own financial
resources, which are pitiably few. As
the months go by Fanny becomes
shabbier and shabbier. but she is re-
lctant t. ask for new clothes, and
Clinton is oblivious to hints. When
me finally does understand he gives
Fanny q blank check and tells her to
draw about $500.
But Just at this point, Lambert
learns OF Fanny's marriage, and IS
not particularly pleased. Very well,
81 no can't have the girl. hen get
back his $500. which is long over
due. anyway. Fanny. terror-stricken,
draws $500 to wipe out the debt to
Lambert
$500 to $500 values In boys fine
dress shoes, to close out quickly at
S2.25.
JESSEN BROS. co.
J15 East Second
, 1923-02-01
KENTUCKY DERBY
COMING TO WYOMING

Kentucky. home OF mint julep aris-
tocracy. beautiful women, thorough
bred horses and magnificent
The Pacific ocean,. romantic, tyran-
mic and historic. grave of hopes and
boon to idle dreams.
These two were the locations uni
versal chose in filming THE Ken.
lucky Derby the Universal,Jewel
special which will be shown ut the
Wyoming theater on Saturday, Sun.
day and Monday.
The story OF The Kentucky Derby"
Is based on THE Suburban. a stage
play which thousands remember to-
day. though It was presented twenty
years ngo for the first 1me. Charles
T. Darcy wrote It.
Universal assigned King Baggot to
direct 1t Immediately after he had
made Human Hearts, the country
life picture now enjoying popularity
on american screens.
Basgot chose Reginald Denny. uni.
v~ersal's star of THE Leather Push
ers," az the best type for the leading
male role.
Lillian Rich will be seen opposite
Denny as a daughter of a stabieman,
brought by education n culture into
the very heart of the mint julep arts.
tocrRcy of the Blue Grass State.
Lionel Belmore. Emmett King, Ger.
trude Astor. Kingsley Benedict. Harry
Carter. Bert Tracy, Bert Woodruff.
Walter McGrail. wilfred Lucas. Pat
Harmon, Verne Winter and Anna
Hernandez are other members OF the
all star cast.
Romantic variety and breadth OF
locale is promised. the action switch.
ing from Kentucky to New York
slums n then to the high seas and
the China coast.
d. E. Ryan ia hero for a few DAYS
, 1923-02-01
E.. MONT RELY
WILL RESIGN

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1.-The early
retirement from office of e. Mont
Rely, whose administration as gov
ernor of Porto Rico has been attended
by continual controversy in n out
of he island. was forecast today In
official quarters here.
Secretary Weeks said that because
of the condition of Governor Reny's
health he may not stay" in Posto
Rico although it is stnl his intention
to return there.
A. A. Walker is confined to his
home on West Railroad with u severe
attack OF rheumatism.
, 1923-02-01
RALLY IS HELD
BY GIRL SCOUTS
Educational Leaders in City
Address New Organization
Here Wednesday.

Fourteen troops, including 400
girls. most of whom are grade school
students. took part in the Girl Scouts
rally held At TIN high school We'd
nesday afternoon.
A, A. Slade. Miss May Hamilton and
C. X. Fletcher of the county and city
educational staff. addressed the
scouts. The work OF the Girl Scouts
in Casper is under the jurisdiction Of
Miss Mary Morrow, commissioner,
who has been making rapid progress
with the girls.
The Mills troop. organized last
year. gave an exhibition OF rope tie
ing, scout law, scout songs and drills
at yesterdays rally.
, 1923-02-01

Cheyenne.
Watson was arrested last July
while transporting a gallon OF liquor
in an automobile. Recently he filed
n motion that the evidence against
him-the gallon OF liquor-be sup
pressed because his automobile had
been searched without a warrant.
When Judge Kennedy's ruling was
announced Wednesday Watson en-
tered a plea of guilty and was fined
$500. Had It not been possible to use
the liquor as an exhibit In support
OF the charge against him he could
not nave been convicted, as there was
no evidence against him except that
OF the officers who found the liquor
in his car.
, 1923-02-01
BUS BUTTS INTO BAY
WINDOW, BUILDING STAYS

The firm foundations on which the
zuttermeister building had been con
structed saved the edihce from being
backed across the alley shortly after
1 o'clock today when an Evansville
bus driven by Charles q. Wright
gllded across the sidewalk without
hesitatIng at the curbing and shat
tered a couple of bay windows.
Wright claims that his clutch stuck.
thus preventing him from effectually
applying the brakes.
, 1923-02-01

According to the laws of Australia
a man who is required to work ON
Sunday must be paid four times his
daily wage
, 1923-02-01
OF
night NEWS

WASHINGTON - The Federal
Radio control bin which vests broad
powers IN the department of com-
merce for regulation Of wireless
telegraph and telephone communIca.
ton was passed by the house.
, 1923-02-01
mo SEARCH WARRANT NEEDED TO
'FRISK AUTOMOBILES FOR BOOZE,
JUDGE I. BLAKE kennedy RULES.

CHEYENNE, Wyo, Feb. IA person transporting
liquor unlawfully in an automobile is committing an offense
in the presence of an officer who apprehends him, and the
officer therefore requires no search warrant to authorize
search of the machine, is a ruling handed down by Federal
Judge 7. Blake Kennedy in the case of Sam Watson of
, 1923-02-01

Az oncei You can transform even
plain. dun flat hair. You can have It
abundapt soft. glossy and full OF life.
Just get a So cent bottle of "Dander-
Inc" at any drug store. Then moisten
a soft cloth with the Danderine" and
draw this through your hair. taking
one small strand at a time. Instantly,
yes Immediately, 0 have doubled
the beauty of your hair. 1t will be
a mass, so soft. lustrous and SO easy
to Go up. All dus and excessive oil is
removed.
Let "Danderine'' put new llfe, VIZ.
or and brightness In your hair. This
stimulating tonic win fres en. u
soap. check dandruff and fall ng air
and help your haid to grow long,
thick. strong and beautiful.Adv.
, 1923-02-01

A. B, Reed is spending some time In
Colorado Springs, his former home
attending TO business affairs. Mr..
Reed will return to Casper in 10 days.
, 1923-02-01

D. f. Ryan is here for a few days
from Thermopoiis.
, 1923-02-01

WASHINGTON = Customs Off
Gals estimated that duties collected
on imports will exceed $3.50, 900 900
for the fiscal year ending June 80.
, 1923-02-01

DUESsELDoRF-The French and
Beigians seized customs houses and
several bonded warehouses and col
lected the dues. expelling German
officials who resisted
, 1923-02-01

BIsKRA. Algeria-Barbot an av-
iator. flew s hours SO minutes 55
seconds in a glider. lettering the
figure made by Lieutenant Maneyrol
at Cherbourg. who flew s hours 4
minutes. but the new figures did not
establish a record because no Off
ciai timekeeper was present.
LOUISVILLE, KY. B. Powers,
former president OF the American
Bankers association, died.
LoNDoN-A Milan dispatch to
the Times said that Prof. Parodi,
eminent Dante scholar. died.
, 1923-02-01

$500 to $500 values In boys fine
dress shoes, TO close out quickly at
S2.25.
JESSEN BROS. co.
J15 East Second
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structions to the letter. II was nc
easy matter to avoid Chat lungs
band OF brigands, because a crowd
such as Armitage insisted on taking
with him could not fail to attract at
tention.
There were other difficulties that
beset their troubled path through
the stunted Jungle wastes, difficulties
for which Armitage was directly re-
sponsible and which he treated with
such fatuous unconcern that PEN
nington wanted to knock the offend
ing monocle into the eye that it
adorned. Together with his other
faults-Maior Lacy Armitage lacked
grace. He was the exact opposite to
that type of British officer men will
follow to the ends of the earth, taking
the smooth with the rough OF it, rec
ognizing errors but still following,
drawn on by their leaders personality
and persistent optimism One by one
the bearers began to drop out and on
the morning of the fourth day it was
apparent that two of the native SOL
diers had deserted. The bearers
took their load of supplies with them
and the two defaulters were even
tualy tracked to a clearing where
they lay side by side, their threats
slit from ear to ear, and the sign of
the yellow Seven pinned to their
breasts.
1t stands to Armitage's credit that
he did not turn hair. The discov-
cry had, as matter of fact, the op-
posite effect to that which Penning-
ton had imagined. 1t merely whet-
ted the others appetite and encour-
aged him to push forward, unmind-
full of the fact that he was already
four days march from his original
base-with about two and half
days rations still in hand.
We'll get him yet. Sing-Ho," he
decared. II may as we'll inform you.
now we're on the subject, that up to
this moment I'd regarded you as an
unholy fraud"
The interpreter evinced consider
able surprise.
"A fraud, tuan?" he echoed blank
y.
I'm not a man accustomed to |
mistakes. 1t has been grad
ually dawning upon me that you
we're out to earn your money easily:
You never intended to encounter the
of yours and you had
fully made up your mind to profit
~ my unfortunate ignorance of local
languages. / have a habit of in
,pectng the camp before turning in.
On three occasions recently I've
ound your tent empty.
Continued in Our Next lssue)
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ago is in league with Chat Hung. II
means that any undertaking against
the bandit must be carried out with
the utmost secrecy" t'
The other pressed the tips of his
fingers together in front of him.
"All exceedingly interesting, Hew-
lit. must admit; but, IL | may say
SO, little far-fetched. Reading be-
tween the lines, you're all scared to
death of this Chai-H Hung fellow be-
cause you have every new outrage
fresh on your memory. You men
TONED the area of Borneo Just nos.
That has very little bearing on the
present question, because more than
half the place is under Dutch man
agement and the Yellow Seven con-
fine their activities to British North
Borneo, the area of which-if con-
siderable--is certainly not vast" He
emitted little, self satisfied chuckle.
Five minutes later, when the major
had retired to the spare-room, the
head of Chinese Pennington was
thrust, through the office window fol-
lowed almost Immediately by that of
Monica. ...-,
"Oh, say, Jack, isn't it perfectly
priceless. Chat Hung'll eat him
eye-glass and ALI"
He won't" retorted the commits
sioner, because you're. going with
him!" .l'
Know any more jokes like that"
I'm not joking. I'm deadly in
earnest. Where d'you imagine I'm
likely to discover an interpreter who
sreaks Chinese, Malay and English
except among the Chinese population,
and I've already explained to the glib
bering idiot that no Chinaman's to be
Ring up the barracks,
there's a good chap, and get me on
to Fyfe."
Monica caught her brothers sleeve.
&c Are you really serious?,'
Rather. ] can't allow Armitage
to make fool of himself over Chat
Hung. PENIS got to act as guide,
and friend to this already
lunatic. He's to change |
into suitable gear for the part and
gently lead fhis disciple of blood and |
iron into all those portions of the
Island where the bandits least likely |
o be-"
Eye gods" murmured Pennington. !
Is this stunt going on indefinitely"
Until he gets so confoundedly fed
Ip with the entire concern that he
decides to chuck his hand in. At any
ate, he'll be back for rations within
/ week"
Before We START insisted the
,ther. there are Just one or two
points I'd like to mention. This Chi
lese interpreter of yours is going to
re of the high-brow variety; not one
# the sort, you understand, that
quats round camp-fires with dirty
carers. He's entitled, moreover, to
tent to himself-and full rations."
Hewitt grinned.
Il think | can manage that for
gu"
Chinese Pennington carried out in
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General Electric Co., Schenectady.
N. W
$40 p. m. Baseball scores.
S:45 p. m.--French-C Canadian pro-
gram.
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1NE NGGL0W SEVEN
. CHINA-TEA! 81
HyEphoNp SHELL.
ey
UHrA ssaMer ne..ai1 e""sA"'HT'H.o
~ EpHoNp sHELL.
,l,0srsArtD ~
RASAmERF,ELD

places of refuge would be of service
and rough memorandum as to his
appearance, personal habits, ETC."
You can have photograph, if
you like, together with copy of the
circular / sent round to all white
settlers. There's slight amend
ment. by the way: Chai-Hung has
lost his left hand during the last few
days. This gentleman was once the
most respected Chinaman on the
island. He enjoyed liberties only ex-
tended to white people-and he would
still be enjoying them if it hadn't
been for young Pennington. Chat
Hung is big, fat Oriental, speaking
perfect English with a fairly gutteral
accent. He is INSCRIPTIONS, merci-
less and has distinct aversion to
Britishers. His sign is a yellow Chi
nese playing with seven black
dots upon it and he dishes these out
as a warning of death or an indica-
ton that the assassination of vic
tim was carried out by the Yellow
Seven. With scarcely a single excep-
ton every Chinaman on the archipel-
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taking it a week ! began to improve,
and now ! feel fine and am doing all of
my Homework, including washing, sew
ing and house cleaning. have recon-
mended your medicine to my friends,
and | am willing for you to use thisletter
as testimonial, as | would like to help
any one suffering the way did from such
a weakness. Mrs. DELLA HICKEY, 4
S. Ludlow St., Worcester, Mass.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Private Text Book
upon Ailments Peculiar to Women
will be sent you free upon request.
Write to The Lydia Z. Pinkham Medi-
cine Co. Lynn, Mass. This book con-
tains valuahle information.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-14
NOICESM THE AIR
Tuesday, August ii, 1928.
KDKA
(Westingh ouse-East Pittsburgh.

700 p. m.-Baseball scores and
continuation of the dinner concert.
1880 p. m.-Late news, Humor from
Judge"
7:45 p. m.-The Children's Period
$500 p. m.-Baseball scores
sos p. m.--''Through the New Eng
land States" by Harrison Brown.
General Agent of the Boston and
Maine r. r.
SEQ p. m.--Concert by Mrs. O. f.
Lysle, reader; Mrs. Edwin f. West,
soprano; Dorothy Trombley, cello;
Mrs. Gertrude Robinson Dodds, piano;
Howard Keister, trombone; Mrs. Mary
keister Kerr, accompanist.
GAS p. National Stockman and
Farmer Market reports.
1000 p. m.---Baseball scores.
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IVA .sRMer- lHe.,asf

Captain John Hewitt is commits
Homer of police at Jesselton,, British
North Borneo, Monica Whey, Hew-
tits widowed sister, is engaged to
marry Peter Pennington, detective.
Pennington is detailed by the govern
ment to apprehend Chat Hung, lead
err Of the yellow Seven. a gang of
Chinese bandits. Major Armitage
comes to Jesselton and announces
that he is sent on a very important
mission. He explains that his bust
ness will keep him in Borneo for sew
eral days.
NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
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anu RoL 90 fun-uOW0
and weak from it
that l could hardly
stand or walk across
the floor. The doctor
gave me all kinds of
pills, but nothing
helped me. / hap
pened to meet a
friend whohad taken
Lydia E. Pinkham's
We &c ia BILE Com
pound, SO l thought
II would try il. After
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WBZ
(Westinghouse-Springfield).

7:15 p. m.-Baseball scores of the
Eastern, American and National
Leagues World Market Survey from
the Dept. of Commerce at Boston.
1880 p. m.-Bedtime story for the
children.
740 p. m.-"The Business of Sue
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NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY

Armitage frowned.
You'll have to alter that, Hewitt
/ should give him a week in which
to improve and if by that time there's
no sign of mprovement--fire him
right away
Monica, catching the light in her
brothers eye and seeming danger
chimed in quickly.
do you golf, Major Armitage?"
My dear Mrs. Whey, the man who
carries out his duties thoroughly has
no time for games. Which brings
me back to my original subject.
want to get away as soon after lunch
as possible, Hewitt. l shall need
some bearers, a weeks rations and
a platoon or so of native infantry, l
shall require also an interpreter with
. thorough knowledge of Chinese
! Malay and English"
IT see," said Hewitt. Might l
take the liberty of inquiring the ma
ture of the expedition you propose
making into my country-and why
this tremendous haste?"
The major hesitated and looked at
Monica, who had already risen from
her chair.
"I'll see il can hurry that boy"
she said.
Major Armitage produced cigar
from an upper pocket of his tunic,
bit off the end, and ignited it care
fully.
Presently the preposterous circle
Of glass fixed itself upon Hewitt.
Mrs. Whey mentioned the name
of Pennington just now he snapped.
II suppose this fellows still on your
strength, wasting government money
and making an Internal hash of this
Yellow Seven business?"
The commissioner flushed.
I'm afraid l must disagree with
ycu," he said. Chinese Pennington
is one of the most efficient men it's
ever been my luck to meet
Armitage had knack of hearing
only those people who agreed with
his views.
II heard OF this affair when !
passed through Singapore. 1t didn't |
take me five minutes to see that the
thing had been hopelessly bungled. |
The way that man was making our
status in the east look ridiculous SIM
ply ate into my nerves. | could see
for myself that it wanted a soldier
at the head of affairs l offered my |
services and the offer was accepted" |
Captain John Hewitt gasped.
They've sent you out here to rout
out Chai-IIung?"
Those are my Instructions"
The commissioners hand had
slipped suddenly across his mouth
and his shoulders heaved convul-
sively.
Sorry he apologized presently
"Bit of 'bacca went the wrong way
With an heroic effort he choked
down the mirth that consumed him.
so you're setting out this afternoon
with, let's see, weeks rations,
platoon of native soldiers and some
hearers. Oh, ] was forgetting the
You'll scour the coun
try, of course, until you knock across
weeks rations cutting it trif1e
fine?'
when you know me better" re- {
turned the other with dignity, you'll
understand that when I'm on job
go straight at it."
That's extremely comforting! |
only wondered if you quite realized
that the area of Borneo is roughly
, 90, 600 square miles,
Major Armitagc waved his cigar in t
he air.
Naturally I'm relying on you to |
live me every possible assistance. ] 7
have letter in my dispatch-case to /
hat effect from Trevelyan. / shall G
want pushing-off place, so to /
peak"
"Such ASP" t
1.-The exact spot where your pet
,andit was last located, A list Of his '
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WMAF
Ground Hills Corp.
South Dartmouth, Mass.)

HOO p. m.-Broadcasting of music
and speeches at a. dinner and recep-
ton in honor of Paul Whiteman. di-
rect from the Hotel Waldorf Astoria,
under the auspices of the Music In
dustries of America.
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Favored F'urs.

Ermine, mink. broadtail and cara
cul are to be used lavishly this win
ter not only for coats and wraps but
for trimmings and in combination
with other furs.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-14

Complete radio sets and supplies at
Henry Morans,' 365 Main street, OPP
rosite Myrtle St.-advl.
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MRS. HICKEY
so WEAK COULD
HARDLY STAND
Tells How Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound
Restored Her Health

Worcester, Mass. - az had some
trouble caused by female weakness
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cess" by Winsor B. Day of the Spring
field National Bank.
1850 p. m.-Address.
500 p. m.-Baseball scores.
sos y. m.-Concert by Mrs.
Frances S. NORM, soprano; and the
Tekoan orchestra under the direction
of Ralph D. Meth.
900 p. m.-Bedtime story for
grown-ups prepared by Orison S. Mar
den. Baseball scores.
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WGI

(American Radio g. Research Corp
Medford Hillside, Mass)
$50 p. m.--Boston police reports
Amrad bulletin board.
GAS p. m.-Code practice. Lesson
No. IS.
1900 p. m.-Evening program. i
Weekly business report compiled by
Roger w. Babson. wa cationists'
program. 3-Concert by Mrs. Nellie
Ramey Gay contraito, Ruth l Wether-
bee, accompanist.