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* soreness of He gt ‘mown as Hell's Half Acre. Com- mittee is still active and they hope to complete ni in the @ report in the heer future. ‘Appointed a committee to consid- er and draft a comprehensive auto ordinance for the city and submit same to the city council for ing bond issue for city improve- ments. Cooperated with the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph company in conducting a survey and census estimate for the city. Forum Meetings. Conducted 44 forum meetings cov- ering 30 different subjects with an average attendance of 91—dn in- crease over last year of 13 members per meeting. Good Roads. 11 miles of road between watsesy Gap and the Ferris and Lest Soldier ofl fields, at an ex- pense of $2,025.00, finances for which were raised by public sub- scription. Conducted p publicity campaign and gave moral support to the state nway bond issue. Pree eesatsd with the Casper Mo- tor club andthe city council in es- tablishing and equipping @ suitable tourist camp. This camp is consid- ered to be one of the finest in ‘the United States and last season ac- counted for an expenditure in excess of $35,000.00 among Casper mer- nts by the touristars" ore operatan with the Motor club. to secure the grading and leveling of the highway on East Yellowstone near the city limits. Recreation. Conducted a successful chautau- qua. In co-operation with the Rotary club, the Midwest Refining company and the city council, succeeded in having a swimming pool built near the tourists camp ground for the accommodation of the youth of Fopatibuted to the enjoyment of the Casper kids by suggesting the closing of traffic by the ‘city on East Casper hill during coasting weather. Secured 82 cans of trout fry and 20 cans of bass fry and planted them in streams and lakes in Na- nty. trona cou! 4 ie gh mancial assistance for Casper Con- cert band from the city. City joint agreement Entered into a jo! with the city of Sheridan and ap- money from the beanie attorney’s fees for presentin: San eeuing for the constitutionality of the commission manager plant statute before the supreme court of the state of Wr-uins. ted with the state engi- meer and the United States recla- mation gervice in further develop- sat of the Casper-Alcova irrigation te tt. Furnished any Fepaca en) for the use 1o engi- haa charge of this project and went the chairman of the irrigation matters to Salt Lake, ay Sr oa $1,098.50 out of the Best Cough Mixture Is Home Made Acts With Speed—Loosens and Phiegm —Stops the Irritation and ‘Coughing Ceases Fine Chest ids Too and Is for Chest oo at Home. ‘Whei you can make, in two min- utes, a world ged ay cran tu mem?! directly on eo coughs and even hard chest colds to why trifle with things that 14 snuffling ard also co one membrane 5 and you will feel fine in almost no =, get ane ounce of Parmint (dou- it a little sugar ble strength) add to it a little suett disappear, will prob- ably - Hawking and ‘hot water to you" t an inexpensive pint and you've got an inet ready remedy better than you ie ‘soothing, healing action on the membrane is the reason so many peo- ple use it for Catarrn and acute nasal polds.—Adv. Held a conference on frrigation mat- ters with Honorable Secretary A. B. Fall of the interior department and bis associztes. Freight Traffic and Transportation. The reduction of coal freight rates from Kirby, Wyo., to Casper ‘and Mudson, Wyo., to Casper, which were made effective June 20 and August 20, 1921, have resulted In an approximate saving cf $24,573 from dates effective to February 1, 1922. to the citizens of Casper. Induced the Burlington Raflroad company to leasen the running time mately $100,000 a year to the citi- zens of Casper. It is considered that next to the irrigation project, this is the most important pie>> of work that the chamber of commerce has undertaken. Endorsed the Lawrence Great Lakes-St. ship canal project from the head of the lakes to the Atlantic seaboard. Investigation and Mediation. mitted, rejected eight proposals for solicitation for outside advertising schemes, dance programs, pocket di- rectories, etc. In nearly every case, parties connected with rejected pro- Dosals ceased operations. In a great many cases, parties did not conduct advertising and soliciting campaigns when they found out that their case would be subjected to rigid scrutiny of the chamber of cominerce investi- gating committee. We feel that this committee has rendered valuable service to the merchants and pro- fessional men, and have doubtless Saved the people of Casper thou- sands of dollars. I wish to empha- size the necessity of our mbmbers co-operating in this work and refer- ring questionable cases to the cham- ber of commerce. If members will co-operate in this work, Casper will soon be known as a city where worthless special advertising propo- sitions cannot be put over. Acted as mediator in an attempt *o secure a reconciliation between Fight Shy WHAT THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DID LAST YEAR AS OUTLINED BY SECRETARY STAFFORD Wolcott on grade. Complaints about this crossing were very nu- merous. At the request of the county com- in the management of the Natrona county Hospital. ‘The neéd for more adequate cross- ing facilities between the city of Casper and North Casper being ap- parent, action was taken which re sulted in the city council opening negotiations with the Burlington Railroad, wherein the Burlington line with McKinley street to the > North Burlington addition. Secured elimination of congestion due to unréasonable auto parking on West Yellowstone between David Appointed national councilor to represent this chamber on the coun- cil of the United States chamber of commerce. Voted five referendum ballots cir- culated by Uniced States chamber of commerce on subjects concerning National legislation. Co-operated with the local Ameri- can Legion post and Natrona coun- ty Red Cross to secure retention of the office of the féderal board for vocational training now the veter- ans’ bureau. Co-operated with other cities throughout the state in an effort to feoure a decision by the Wyoming supreme court relative to the valid- ity of the statute, recently enacted, that has to do with the distribution of oil royalties to school districts. Endorsed “measure submitted by United States Chemical foundation to secure embargo on German chem- a Cheap Clothes A cheap suit is worthless. One good suit will keep you well dressed for a year, even longer. A cheap suit can maintain its deception for a month, then it loses its shape and remains a cheap suit. Hart Schaffner and - Marx Suits Y i , } i ) Are the best that money can buy, as low as ‘32> In our stock you will find all styles—Slims, Stubs, Stouts and Short Stouts. Every HART SCHAFFNER & MARX garment guaranteed to give the best of sat- isfaction or your money back. MEDNICK BROS. CASPER’S LEADING STORE FOR MEN ‘ icals and dyes as protection to war industries. Publicity and Advertising. Issued a publicity booklet for 5en- ‘ral distribution setting forth Cas Der’s present advantages and future pom bilities. ‘onducted a nation-wide publi campaign with the view of a xaeid the true labor situation in Casper before the floating labor element of company, dh Salt Lake City, Utah, and secured an up-to-date city directory for Cas- Der, also secured a directory Mbrary tor Natrona county library. comprehensive news- article informing the people of Cas- Per as to the actual industrial situ- ation, which had been very much misrepresented at that time. (I might add that {t is very much mis- represented today.) Co-cperated with other cities throughout the stato in an effort to place the Nonpartisan league in tts true light before the people of Wyo- ming. Secured recognition for the Cas- per daily newspapers by the Libr- arian of Congress and the Casper dailies ere now in the newspaper file in the reading room cf the con- sressional library. Succeeded in having Casper’s bank clearings and building statis- tics reported in the monthly publl- cation of the district federal re- serve bank end in Babson’s statis- tical reports. At the suggestion of Mrs. C. D. Murane, negotiations were entered into with the Mountain States Tele- phone company relative to a classi- fied directory in the telephone bork. We secured immediate results. The classified section was made a part of the next telephone directory ts- sued and will be continued perma- nently, Postal - Facilities. Secured 887 lock boxes tn the base- ment of the post office and a base- ment ertrance after the order for this improvement had twice been | gram on American Education and disallowed. Health Week, with tangible results. operated with Sheridan, But- Endorsed and sponsored the Na- falo, Kayces and Salt Creek Wyo. | tional Thrift week campaign in im securing through star route serv. Casper. ico between Casper and Sheridan ‘ increase in frequency ‘We have paid off $5,000 of the or Requested of star route ¢elivery between Cas- | ‘final $12,000 purchase price of per, Alcova and Splitrock, Request | the chamber of commerce headquar- granted. Co-operated with the United Span- Activities at Headquarters. ish War Veterans in their plans for Answered 2,126 inquiry letters conducting a successful annual en- froma 42 different states. campment at Casper. Entertained officials of the United States bureau of mines. and sanisted in conducting one of the most successful annau Iconven- possibilities of developing a market for Lander valley products in Cas- ing at Wheatland, to the semian- nual meeting of the Cheyenne Chainber of Commerce, and to the organization meetings of the cham- ber of commerce at Fort Collins, Colo., and Scottsbluff, Neb. Appointed representatives at the request of agricultural interests at Worland to attend a conference with state officials at Cheyenne in an effort to devise ways and means to tide the farmers of the Big Horn basin country over the period of financial difficulties. Conducted a campaign to secure fimancial reliet for the city of Pueblo and sent her $1,554.90 in cash. Enlisted the support of the Natrona county Red Cross and other welfare organtzations in send. ing several carloads of clothing. Sent a representative to Cheyenne who with representatives from cities in the Big Horn basin and other points on the Yellowstone highway, discussed with state highway com. mission the need for tmmediate con- struction of the Wind River Canyon road. Miscellaneous. Sponsored and conducted a Ggld Medal White House Butter Nut J.S. B. ¥,-Ib. can for____ No. 2. Blackberries_ W. H. Brown Grocery and Market Phone 490 Saturday and Monday Specials Best Creamery Butter, Strictly Fresh Eggs, per doz. 45c 10-Ib. pail White Karo Syrup_______ ——80c 5-Ib. pail Dark Karo Syrup____ Small Dark Karo Syrup__ Kellogg’s Corn Flakes, pkg_ Post Toasties, pkg__-_______ COFFEES 45c 10-Ib. pail Strained Honey __________' P. & G. Laundry Soap, 7 bars__.______ White Laundry Soap, 10 bars_ Large Crystal White Soap Chips, 634-Ib. box Crackers_______________. Fancy Winesap Apples, per Ib__ Extra fancy Navel Oranges, good size, Wer: daz. de Light Parlor Brooms, each____________50c¢ No. 2 cans Cut Beets, 3 cans___________50c Fancy Iowa Corn, 3 cans______________ 45¢ Solid Pack Tomatoes, small size, 4 cans 50c Solid Pack Tomatoes, large size, 3 cans 50c No. 214 size Kraut, 3 cans_____________ 50c No. 214 size Hominy, 3 cans___________50c Log Cabin Syrup, $1.50 size for_ Log Cabin Syrup, 75c size for. Log Cabin Syrup, 40c size for__ Diamond Brand Shelled Walnuts, No. 2 Black Raspberries________ No. 2 Blue Berries___ No. 2 Gooseberries_______ Ordes phoned Friday evening between 7 and 9 will go on first delivery Saturday a. m. Beene. 6c Red Pitted Cherries, No. 2 size, 2 cans__75c Early June Sifted Peas, 3 cans________._50c Prince Albert Tobacco, 6 cans_______85c 10-Ib. sack White anid Yellow Cornmeal 37c 21,-Ib. size Peas________________ 21,-Ib. size Peaches____________ 214-Ib. size Apricots_____________ 21,-Ib. size Black Cherries______.. 10,956 telephone calls. 208 committee meetings. Pieces of mafl were recetved 874 pieces dispatched. Personal calls were made 500 office interviews were The ladies of the Christian church will hold a bake sale all day Saturday Casper Storage Grocery. a 2.17.1! pany Market TORNIG The Master Rebuilder "THE tesk of putting up a winning fight against heavy odds is made easier with the aid of FORCE— for in this Tonic is to be found additional strength. Great achievement requires fit physical condition. Hope of accomplishment in any line, whether physical or men- tal, rests in the ability to stand the strain of great effort. vity of the principal organs of the body thet FORCE tends to bringabout. The very embodiment of strength-giving properties, FORCE acts to put the physical system at its best. ° If thin, pale, weak and generally run down, lacking in that freshness, vigor and will power to meet each day’s problems with an eagerness to solve them, you will find FORCE holds a wealth of Always on Hand at JOHN TRIPENY CO., 241 S. Center St. per Ib. 35c THINK RICHARDS 5-Ib. pail White Karo Syrup__________ 45c p ad Small size White Karo Syrup_______ —_-15e F; riday & 10-Ib. pail Dark Karo Syrup_____ _70¢ ; Saturday We know that Fine quality. sizes of hosiery. Chak A bed ddd bb ddeddidadadddadamauddddddbLLbigZerLitanhig New shipment clean, fresh, bleached muslin. $1 .00 Per Pair x Richards & Cunningham YOU CAN DO BETTER AT RICHARDS & CUNNINGHAM’S & CUNNINGHAM WHEN YOU WANT THE BEST SPECIALS the people of Casper are looking forward to our “Week-End Specials.” We again offer some wonderful spe- cials that will appeal to every thrifty buyer who “shops to save” from our stock. £ Bags and Purses Galore Every one in stock. All styles, colors and prices. In leather, suede, duvetyn, mesh and beaded bags and vanity cases. One-Fourth Off MUSLINS Wonderful values. 25c Value at 18c NEW SHIPMENT ONYX HOSIERY In all the popular shades, at exceptional prices. We have added some odds and ends in broken | “=> Co. VAM AMA hh hhh teh bh db A dh hd bedded LL te Cullen & bs Zimmerman Mill and Cabinet Shop Phone 1743W 427 East Railroad Avenue Min work of all kinds, storm sashes, screens, store fixtures, kitchen cabinets, colonnades and furniture repairing. Anything in the line of cabinet work, We give absolute satisfaction. A satisfied customer is our best advertisement. Mr. E. H. Emery, representative of the Colorado Motor Sales Company, distributors for the popular Leland Built Lin- coln and Dort Motor Cars, will be in Casper at Hotel Henning February 17 and 13. if you are contemplating buying a new car or trading in the old one, by all means see Mr. Emery, who will make a few attractive trades for small cars only in order to establish our cars in this vicinity. Also some very good ter- ritory open for live dealers. Over 17 Bfillion Jars Used Yearig 4,000 pounds Premium nams, fam ily size at 31 cents pound. Norris Com» Ce dddddddddtdddkdddittidddddidcdtidtidéiditztitdé ibs war, p< SPSBeEbS* EGRESS BH