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Ss WINDUP OF STAMPEDE PROGRAM FOR CASPER PEOPLE ON FOURTH Celebrate the Fourth in Casper, is the slogan that the com- tees in charge of the Standard Oil Stampede are advocat- or tomorrow the fair grounds will be the scene of an y progr: hich includes foot racing, horse racing, events, rc unts and is culminated by a baseball > between tl andard Polarines and the Greybull Ine Roy will be] ing the day and only a nominal charge d wy! be mado.by the busmen. Chil-| dren will be admitted a - day long. ! Seldom in the his | such a formidable ents been heduled for a single day. There are 23 diffrent contests with prizes giv- en to the point “winners in each These prizes, for the most part, we’ donated by the merchant who arc anxious that t be a complete and unqualifi The display of firework: touched off at 10 o'clock fron: a stand on Montgomery hill Special set pieces have been ordered by various | Casper organizations and are promised to be both beautiful and spectacular. oe A man Is not eligible to the Hall of re nns_Fame tit! ton Youre after death. uniil ten years after de | ALL THIS WEEK MOOSE STREET FESTIVAL FIRST AND WOLCOTT | Horas Hooray or the Fourth That’s the way every ‘red-blooded, full- chested American should feel on this glori- ous day. Another 4th of July, another year gone. " If you haven’t a savings account make a start now. You can begin with a dollar or more. For your own welfare start now. We are behind you, ready to help you. ; The National Bank of Commerce “A Bank of Strength and Service” Will really be enjoyed this year by hundreds of Casper women who own a “Lorain” Gas Range, lieved of all cooking worries. The magic chef, that wonderful oven heat regulator, has solved all cooking worries. E | BRILLIAST FIREWORKS DISPLAY {S0LT STRIKES TANK FOR FOURTH TIME IN YEAR For the fourth time this summer @ tank was struck by lightning on the Midwest tank farm about 5 o'clock The blaze was extinguished in about 40 minutes by the use of Firefoam, with which the receptacle was equipped and there was very little damage except the loss of the roof. Tom Mix, With His Horse, Lariat and Six-Shooter, Here Today and the Feurth, the America theater will show “For Big Stakes,” Fox production starring Tom Mix. Tom and his remarkable horse, Tony, go through all the daring stunts that have made them both so veil liked and Yemembered by screen enthusiasts. Tom rides through a prairie fire to save his sweetheart—and every heart in the andience will probably beat higher until the horse carries them both to safety. In expert shooting and rope throwing the screen never has Builders’ Hardware We Have lt There is hardly a thing in the Builders’ Hardware line that we can’t supply you with—Hinges, Screws, Sash Fasteners, Nails, Door Sets, Lock Sets, Knobs, Butts of all kinds. WESTERN LUMBER CO. Yards and Office at 300 North Center St. for they are re- Casper Gas Appliance Co. i. 119 East First St. Phone 1500 09000004000900090000000000000000: shown a more finished artist than)mance, “For Big Stakes” wif furnish Tom Mix. them. The story is described as one ot Lynn Reynolds directed this produc- rapid action from beginning to end,|tion. The names in the supporting with threads Gf intense drama and |cast are a guaranty of excellent acting vivid rorhance running through it. | throughout. Everyone with red biood shasld find WEEE wus an abundance of good entertainment} If al] the motntains in the world én this photoplay. If ‘you like outdoor | were leveled, the average height of life and _adventute, if you like ro-'the land would rise nearly 250 fect. Columbia the Gem of the Ocean Dedicated to OUR On West First PLAZA COLUMBIA - Casper, The Columbia Theater Wyoming COLUMBIA ‘There was an old woman, she lived in a shoe; Like her are two Ruths, with nothing to do—; Nothing to do, only work night and day, Singing and dancing the good old Columbia way; Columbia the Gem of the Ocean, is @ song in bars; ‘The Ruths are two of Columbia's brightest stars; ‘With nothing to do, ‘cept to paint each face, And do dancing and singing, at the Columbia place; Glory to COLUMBIA, whose FLAG MUST EVER WAVE, And here's to.our Columbia, on West First PLAZA; | Here's to Dot, with her jazz song and step, is And here's to Merril, his whistling and pep; ey Bhs Here's to Dad, who interprets good old souther# @xys, And here's to Babe, her Irish songs and sweet Irish ways; Here's to Harris, king of tragedy, mirth or dance hit, And heres’ to Queen Proy—she looks it—every bit; Here's to Lovetta, with Viol or Horn: And here's to Elayata, ,her dance and her song; Here’s to Jean the prize “fitter” or vamp And to little Francis, who took all.of us into her camp; Here's to Mylie, in Jew, Vag or Bo's, He tickl:s your ribs, and he strains your clo’s; And here's to Hazel, the little queen of song,’ She lifts you to heaven, or she jazzes you along; Here's to the flag, which over land and ocean waves, © And the chorus that saves us, when tragedy raves; Here's to Mildreds music, that rolls from the pit, ‘That makes possible for others, to make a big hit; Here's to Grace, her horn-pips or biarney, ‘Who swings a shillalah, or dances the con-carne; Here's to Beth, the girl on the left, She takes life so serious, that she haan’t smfled yet: Here's to Cotrmbia, on West First Plaza, It's the Sun, where all these doin's take place; And here’s to the Moon, Ed Roff they say, Here’s to the Stars who head the play; Here's to the chorus, I've told you about, They're the Comets, that dash in ‘and out; Here's to he Music, that lifts Souls on high, Fere’s where I say quits, before you'se all say D-t-e. (Copyrighted) i June 26. 1922, Casper, Wyoming NOTICE THE MIDWEST BARBER SHOP WILL BE OPEN UNTIL 9 TONIGHT Closed All Day July4 MION M'MANAN, oOo vase". SOS. Standard Oil Stampede 4th of July Program gic ee akadiag apinn mas ho pay mayen gh Reg ie cicada le caer at day. The fireworks at night will wind up one of Casper’s best patriotic programs. The Standani Of Athletie and Recreation Association has spent considerable effort and mnch money tn preparation ot the gigantic affair. The business houses and individuals of Casper have put-up a fine assortment of prises. The men of the refineries are prepared to put ona whirlwind program, one that will keep the spectators on edge through the whole day. The donators have put up prises that will make ever» one race like Dexter doing it in 2:40. To cap the climax Richards & Cunningham have votuntarfty offered a $50.00 merchandise order-terthe highest point winner in the regular track and field events. Ths Columbia theater will furnish the costumes for the novelty artists, BNR R? DOTS Cee © Cree See eolee et Cone ace the children. Everybody in Casper is belfind the S. 0. A. R.A. for oné grand and glorious Fourth of Juty. Thé bu lines will operate at very low rates. The children will be carried to the Fair Grounds at no more than 10 cents a ride. The association will chargé the low sdmission of 55 cents. This one price includes parking privilege, grandstand and passout checks. Go and come as you please—all for-the one fee. Children are free even when not escorted. Casper is to be royally entertained by the refinery employes. These men have taken up a collection of one thousand dollars to guarantee the staging of this mammoth program. The cach prizes donated by the merchants and indtviduals has been gathered and is now on deposit in the banks. The day will start with a bang and it will close with a bang. Remember. whem you used to travel far to see real fireworks? You will not have to leave the city limits this year.’ Every patriotic piece that can be shown in fireworks will be set off. The colossal display will be made ready Monday and Tuesday by a number of refinery men. Tho first announcement bombs will be on Montgomery Hill, on the south end of Center! street, at 10 P. m. Come one! Come all! It is a treat by the F 0. A. R A. ‘The revised and final program of events will be staged as follows. Event. 9:30 A. M—60-yard dash— Shot-put— High Jump— Ist—Best pair of shoes in house Golden Rule. 2nd—#4 dress shirt Shfkany. ist—$10 fishing pole Brodie Rubber Co. 2nd—One pair shoes or ons peir Natrona’ Shoe Repair.Shop, \ puttees Golden Rule. 1st—Any hat tn the house 2nd—Thermos bottle Kimball Drug company. Tom Mls. 9:40 A. M.—440-yard dash— Discus throw— 9:45 A. M.—Man and horse race Ist—$10 in cash 9.50 A. M—100-yard dash Hub Clothing Co. Ist—One pair $10 Cromsett shoes Jessen’s. 2nd—$5 Wings and Motor meter Boyle's Garage. 1st—One box Osmoniins cigars Imm Confectionery. 2nd—One $5 pass book Hub. thester. 1st—One case Buttwelser One box cigars Ist—One wool bathing suit 2nd—$2.25 lunch kit 20-yard dash— lst—$15 merchandise order’ camp table E 2nd—Folding ; be Ea et pass book 10:20 A. M.—Barrel race (horses) 1st—One cese, 48 cans, Van ~ Ww. Parry. f Camp's Tomato Soup—Van si aig 2nd—$5 cash prize t Casper) Storage Grocery. 3rd—$5 merchandise order Yesness—“The Man in the Barrel” 10:30 A. M.—Potato race (horses) Ist—$10 cash prize Nicolaysen Lamber Co. S 4 2nd—One Perfecto shirt Midwest Commissary. 10.40 A. M.—%-mile-horse race— Staiger: 1050 A. M,—t4-mtie-horse.raco— 1100 A. M—Fancy horses (fiye races}— Running bread jump— Ring race horses} 1010 A. M—Tug of war— Parker Bros, C, West. Pe, ded Sporting Goods Co. * Holmes. Hardware Co, 7° Saree Savpty Co. ‘Kistler "Tent & Awning Co. ‘Iris’ theater. 1010 A. M.—Standing broad jump Motor Co, . Outfitting Co. Wyoming Grocery Co. Scott, Clothing Co, ‘Commissary. Richter Music Ca. CampbeliJobnson Co, Campbell-Johnscon Co. Iris theater. 2nd—One pair driving gives st—One case grape juice 2nd—Cowpuncher’s hat $5 merehandise order One pair Florsheim shoes, or One aflk shirt 2nd—One euit silk BV D's 3rd—$5 pass book Bour best 5b, boxes of candy Lukis Candy Co. ‘Ist—One patr leather pattees Scott Clothing Ca, Frantz Shop. | ‘Wiggin's Shoe-Co, BP rar ei 1115 A. M—880-yard dash— 1120 A M.—880-yard relay— =, 11.25 A. M.—Bour masked riders 11:30 A. M.—Ladies’ race (%4-mile 3 horseback)—Free to all— Ist—$10 merchandise order 2nd—Ladies’ mountain boots : 3rd—One large bottle Mary Gar 4th—One pair silk hose 1145 A. M.—Basket lunch hour—y her FA Horseshoe tournament— Ist—$5 mS 4 } 2nd—Lunch kit 115-P. M—%-mile horse race— 1st—$20 gold piece i 4 2nd@—Bridle " 8rd—$5 pass book ‘Ist—$30 in.cash 2ndé—$15 in cash 8rd—$i0 in cash Ist—$100 in. cash 120 P. M. — 5Smile motorcycle race—Free for all Solo— 61 cu. in. stock motors— 1:30 P. M.—Free for ai}—Com. Holder. Housley—Gallety— jee I Bareback riding—Six- horses —Free for all— Imd—$25-in-cash Six riders—$5 per-motmt 7 ‘Wie steer riding—Bree for al— 150 P. M—+,-malle horse race— Free for all, with the understand- ing that these must be cow~ponies with stock sa/fidles. Highland Fins. Scotch Foursome 3200 P. ‘M.—Baring-match—Perkins vs. Sptke Mtuote £08-F, M—torung of priste—By 7. S.Cookn / _ 330 P. M.—Basebdall game—Greybull va. ~ - yee. . + an a “ “A a - Peer Ao 10:00 P. M.—Stupendous, ‘biazing,: damxfing,-most: ‘Binding and most beautiful fireworks display ever set gft in the Rocky Mountain Region. ‘Bauif-wilt be-en hand most of the-dzy. Stanéard (Scotch Eiitie Band—same. wees chy op a rch craps Pate en er OR eg ipl ehn ean aap 88 Ranch man, has volunteered a string of real buckers. These horses are now tn the-corrals-of-the fair grounds. Moving pictures to be taken at the Big Stampede Fourth of July by a staff from-the Columbia theater, to be shown later. The Crinmbia theater is also donating clown. and tramp suits for the amusement of the kids-on the-Fo‘ath a $10 prise ‘>be offered-to the best clown,-who will be selected by applaud:from: