Stimulating Production Amid Oil Shortage Debate
Large oil firms invest millions drilling test wells in oil bearing strata while congress stalls land leasing laws for public lands. Critics blame conservation politicians for delaying development and worsening shortages as American capital seeks Mexico and Europe. May 31 1919 surface crude reserves held by pipelines refineries totaled about 132,166,000 barrels, down 529,000 from April 30 1919 and 11,466,000 from May 31 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
West
Alaska
Mexico
Europe
Postal service decline sparks call for wage action
Advocates warn government operation harms utilities and industries as postal inefficiency spreads from top to bottom. A letter carrier cites lack of living wages forcing workers away, urging Congress to raise pay or risk a total postal collapse.
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National Association of Letter Carriers
8St
John
Congress
Postal Service
Wyoming Starts First Land Condemnation Case
Cheyenne August 4 The Wyoming state highway department began the first condemnation proceeding under 1919 legislation by filing in Washakie county district court The defendant named is Milo
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Cheyenne
Wyoming State Highway Department
District Court
Washakie County
Milo
State to build highway through wealthy ranchman Burke’s land
Burke, a wealthy ranchman, through the ranch of whom the state will construct a highway. Under the new law the state highway commission may condemn a right of way in the manner that railroads condemn land needed for their lines, and immediately after service is secured on the defendant may go upon the land and begin work.
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Burke
State Highway Commission
Pleasant Chamberlain's Tablets Promote The Gentle Cure
The copy recommends Chamberlain's Tablets as a pleasant easy to take physic with mild effects. It notes their high regard among users who know their good qualities and mentions a price of a quarter.
Otto State Bank Incorporation and Details at Otto Wyoming
Notice announces the incorporation of Otto State Bank of Otto Wyoming with capital of 10000 dollars, five directors led by W B Snyder and others, principal office in Otto, Wyoming, agent John K Burnham, 16 Otto State Bank. Also calls for bids by Antelope Drainage District for 25386 feet of closed tile drains with bids due August 5 1919, terms include unit price and cost plus fee options, reserve rights, sealed proposals to Clyde W Atherly Basin Wyoming.
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Otto State Bank
Otto
Wyoming
W. B. Snyder
R. L. Katzenbach
Thomas L. Kitchen
W. W. Murphy
F. A. Little
Big Horn County
John K. Burnham
Antelope
Clyde W. Atherly
Basin
J. C. Stewart
Wyo
Winding In And Out On Conscientious Objectors
A derisive attack on Secretary of War Newton Diehl Baker for forgiving conscientious objectors and back pay after World War I. The piece accuses the administration of hypocrisy and political spin while noting Baker’s later stance and public reception.
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United States Army
Newton Diehl Baker
Baker
Meerbhaum Brown
Amnesty Committee
Chicago
Inspection Certificate Records for Wyoming Cattle Slaughter
The State of Wyoming Big Horn County confirms inspection of 13 neat cattle slaughtered by Jack Easter of Basin in 1919. Brands noted include five steers on a certain branding, one cow branded on the shoulder, and two cows branded on the left. Sheriff B. F. Wickwire signs as ex-Officio County Inspector dated August 5, 1919.
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Big Horn
Jack Easter
Basin
Wyo
A. D
B. F. Wickwire
Meaning of Bolshevism in Russia and global impact
The text defines Bolshevism as revolution and tyranny by the proletariat, criticizing mob rule and propaganda. It links Bolshevism to uprisings in India, Egypt, Ireland, Korea, Morocco, and Hungary and labels related ideologies as variants of the same principle. It asserts a stance against Bolshevism locally.
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Russia
India
Egypt
Ireland
Korea
Morocco
Hungary
Reds
Real estate transfers listed for Greybull and Lovell areas
A sequence of property transfers includes Mabel McCoy to C M Loring for $2000 covering lots 1 2 3 sec 20 62 93 with one acre excluded, Dominick Figliomani to John R Engle for $1 across multiple Greybull parcels, G H Gordon to Mrs J B Arnold for $175 across Highland Lovell, John E Becker to Mary M Guthrie for $1200 including several Lovell lots, Lincoln Land Co to Emery Allison for $1500 part lot 55 52 93, Lincoln Land Co to Edward B Mead for lot 3 block 3 7th add to Greybull, Thos Marshall to Lessie B Engle for $1 across six Greybull lots, State of Wyoming to Ethel Mackenzie W% lot 5 952-93, O V Kinder et ux to James M Cashman for $7000 across multiple parcels, Otto H Gravel et ux to Joseph Neeley for $1000 lot 4 block 3 Lovell, L A Cribbs et ux to Lee A Wright.
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Mabel McCoy
C. M. Loring
Highland
Lovell
John E. Becker
Mary M. Guthrie
Lincoln Land Co
Emery Allison
Edward B. Mead
Greybull
Thos
Lessie B. Engle
L. A
Property transfers in Lovell and Greybull parcels
The record lists several conveyances including part of lot 4 block 18 Lovell from Lincoln Land Co to LeRoy An cors et al for 450 dollars, lot 2 block 6 7th addition to Greybull, Edna Arnoldus et con to Tressa Burnham for 150 dollars, and part lot 2 block 13 Lovell as another transfer.
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Lovell
Lincoln Land Co
LeRoy Ancors
Greybull
Edna Arnoldus
Tressa Burnham
Fine Club Festival at Basin Clubs Gathering
The Basin Boys and Girls clubs held their annual festival on July 31 at the Basin court house and White ranch. Ray Brown and Miss Margaret BE Jones led the event with games, lunch, toasting marshmallows, races, songs, and a five o’clock return home. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Calhoun, Mrs. Elaine Kinder, and Miss Marjorie Aker. A lost U S Royal Cord tire No 36 674 183T was found between Hyattville and Basin. contact Robert L. Lund for reward.
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Basin
Garden, Poultry and Canning Clubs
Court House
Ray Brown
Margaret BE. Jones
White Ranch
Calhoun
Elaine Kinder
Marjorie Aker
Hyattville and
U. S
Robert L. Lund
Washington Ave
Louis
House Handshake Jokes Highlight 1913 Debate
The piece mocks a congressional clash over recess with Mondell saying Republicans want to be back to shake hands with the president. Clark retorts he would rather shake hands with his constituents. The New York Sun notes Clark’s reply as a trick of speech and mocks Wilson and Clark handshakes.
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Mondell
Champ Clark
New York Sun
Clark
Willias
Wilson
Ball Games Draw Large Crowd From Grey Bull
A special train from Grey Bull carried a large crowd to Thermopolis last Sunday for ball games. Worland beat Lovell 6 to 3 in the morning. Thermopolis defeated Greybull 6 to 2 in the afternoon.
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Grey Bull
Thermopolis
Worland
Lovell
Thermopollis
Greybull
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