Captain Shanton sought for information on whereabouts
A request for information on Captain Shanton, volunteer in the Spanish-American navy and connected with Torrey's Rough Riders, has reached Mayor La Fontaine from Falls City attorney C. I. Richards. Shanton is believed in the Panama Canal Zone, with acquaintances noting an assignment there during Roosevelt's era. A letter addressed to Geo. B. Shanton in New York may reach him. he reportedly worked with a brother in transfer business. Col. Jay L. Torrey furnishes the information.
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Captain Shanton
Laramie
R. N. LaFontaine
C.i. Richards
Falls City
Neb
Shanton
Torrey
Rough Riders
Ma Canal Zone
Panama Canal Zone
Roosevelt
Cheyenne Tribune
Geo
New York City
Jay L. Torrey
Maintenance of Good Roads urged farmers to vote against bonds
Farmers urged to vote against road bonds or taxes unless maintenance funds are included. Emphasizes expert supervision, a state highway commission, and widespread use of the road drag to prevent winter road deterioration. Calls for engagement with county authorities and requesting Farmers Bulletin 697 from the U S Department of Agriculture.
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South
Houston
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Farmers’ Bulletin
Narrow Roads and Good Roads Policy Reflected in Farmers Journal
The Progressive Farmer argues for county road plans using cheap dirt road care like drag use, urges state highway commission input, and warns against permanent road schemes without post construction maintenance. It highlights Missouri exhibits on road materials and oiling to curb dust, stressing farmer benefits and ditch upkeep.
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State Highway Commission
University of Missouri
Church Services and Local Notices in Basin Wyoming
Presbyterian Sunday school is held each Sunday in the library at 10 a. m. Services in the lodge room. Morning worship at 11. Brotherhood of Man sermon. Methodist Episcopal church invites all for 97th anniversary, Epworth League 6:45 p. m. Evening service 7:30. For sale 76 acre farm 2½ miles south of Basin. Warrant payment notice for 1915 and earlier with February 1 1916 deadline. Land for sale SE% Sec 4 T61 near Otto $30 acre. Shoshone Creamery buys eggs. Subscribe for The Republican.
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Presbyterian Sunday School
J. P. Arnott
Methodist
Piscopal Church
Brotherhood of Man
Order O Odd Fellows
Episcopal Church
Junior League
A. M. Creath
Otto
P. P. Anderson
Basin
Wyo
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Capt. Shanton
Col. Torrey
O. K
Manderson
Bonanza
Jersey
Durham
Rhode Island
D. W. Rogers
L. B. Severson
Ellis
C. A. Titus
Prop
T. S. Armstrong Supply
Trafic
Georgia
F. D. B. Jackson
Michigan
Wegner & Buehner
Germania
Christian Science
J. J. Downa
J . K. Burnham
Republican
Little Gem Cafe
Harry Bailey
Ting
Fred Frisby
F. H. Whitmore
Zane’s
Tuttle & Barrett
Big 7
Durkee
Lou Blakesley
Basin, Wyo
the Basin
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